Amanda Pascali

Amanda Pascali is an internationally acclaimed, bilingual singer-songwriter known for her unique genre of "Immigrant American Folk," which blends folk and Americana with Mediterranean, Balkan, Latin, and Sicilian influences. Born in Queens, New York, and raised in Texas, she draws deeply from her heritage and family stories, crafting music that speaks to the immigrant experience and the feeling of being “too foreign for here, too foreign for home, and never enough for both.” Her music has been described as an “auditory passport,” taking listeners on a journey through diverse cultures and emotions, from danceable rhythms to reflective, socially conscious themes.

Pascali has garnered critical acclaim, including being named 2021 Houston Chronicle Musician of the Year, and has performed internationally at prestigious venues like the John F. Kennedy Center and the European Union Parliament. She is also a Fulbright Fellow endorsed by the US State Department and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on preserving and translating Sicilian folk songs. Her recent album, *Roses and Basil*, produced by Robert Ellis, reimagines traditional Sicilian serenades as modern pop ballads sung in both Italian and English, showcasing her commitment to bridging cultural histories with contemporary sounds.