Balagna is an expedition to the heart of Corsica, its history and, of course, its music.

The group immerses us in the lives of the men and women who have lived here through pieces skilfully chosen from the traditional Corsican repertoire, whether polyphonic, secular, sacred, monodic or even instrumental.

Balagna also perform songs in which traditional influences are combined with many others, including folk, pop, flamenco, South American and even classical music.

On stage, the group takes us on a journey through the island’s history, leading us, as if through a picture gallery, from one song to another. Polyphony, folk guitar, classical guitar, "Pirule", "Pivane", violins, percussion, Sioux flutes… Balagna offers a plethora of musical colours and atmospheres from the birth of Corsica’s traditions to the troubled world of today.

Performed during the Rencontres de Calenzana, Invernale Festival (Corsica)