(13 July 2017) Born in Sicily and raised in Veneto, Patrizia Laquidara is one of the most elusive, multifaceted, and brilliant musicians. She is a singer and, occasionally an actress and writer. She has performed throughout Europe, Brazil, Morocco, Japan, and the United States and is now preparing to make a stop in Bulgaria. She will represent Italy at this year’s 10th Bansko Jazz Fest, which will take place from August 5-12. Laquidara will perform with the trio composed by Daniele Santimone (guitar), Enrico Terragnoli (guitar) and Nelide Francesco Bandello (percussion). Born in Catania in 1972, she has recorded four albums, collaborated with numerous international musicians, won several awards and continues to travel the world with her songs. The concert was organised by the Italian Institute of Culture in Sofia in collaboration with the Bansko Jazz Festival. It iis scheduled for Saturday, August 5 (from 20:00 to 23:00) in Bansko, 160km from Sofia. (Red)