About

London-based Italian pop singer Åri Ånna’s distinctive music proffers a very particular yin and yang combination, her soulful, introspective verses yielding to soaring, uplifting choruses, the soul-baring emotion of Demi Lovato meeting the inspiring energy of James Brown. That philosophical duality is reflected in the 22-year-old’s lyrics that swing from insularity to exuberance, as well as in her signature monochrome stage aesthetic.

Moving from her hometown of Turin to London in 2018 to study music, Åri Ånna, who had previously toured Italy with the group ABCDband and released a number of dance singles in collaboration with Italian DJs, soon established herself as an independent artist. Taking the reins of her own career, she organised her headline show at O2 Academy Islington in early 2020 and self-released her debut solo single ‘Don’t Let Me Down’, produced by Macs (Sony).  

Åri Ånna is set to release two further singles this year under the production auspices of Pete Smith (Stevie Wonder, The Police), Lloyd Hinshelwood (Mabel, Andreya Triana) and Paul Statham (Kylie Minogue, Dido). In addition to an upcoming tour of Italy, Åri Ånna is planning UK shows and an EP, recorded at Abbey Road, which will follow later in the year.