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Elia Casu

Elia Casu is a musician, composer, and producer. His work moves
between experimentation and sound research, combining prepared
guitars, electronics, and improvisation to explore sonic landscapes
where groove, minimalism, and ambient textures coexist. Originally
from Sardinia, he began playing guitar at a young age and later
earned a degree in jazz guitar.
Since 2016, he has been pursuing a solo career in electronic
music, developing a personal language that runs alongside and
through his many collaborations. He has contributed to over twenty
albums with various groups (including OnGaku2, PER, Takoma,
Nick Rivera, ARE, and the Rural Electrification Orchestra) and is
also active as a sound designer in the media field. His work has
been released by labels such as Splasc(h), Audiomaze,
Whirling Wolf, DaVinci records, Mraxani Label.
He performs at major festivals, bringing his sonic language to
international stages. His style blends melodic sensitivity with
electronic precision, resulting in a contemporary, evocative sound
rooted in research and exploration.


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Andrea Ruggeri: Mustras

Read "Mustras" reviewed by Neri Pollastri


Dopo l'esordio del 2022 con Musiche Invisibili, Andrea Ruggeri torna a presentare un progetto ispirato extramusicalmente da Italo Calvino, sempre per l'etichetta Da Vinci e riprendendo idealmente il discorso portato avanti con il suo Ensemble, riducendone però stavolta la formazione da tredici a soli quattro elementi. Questo Small Ensemble conserva del precedente la cantante Elsa Martin e il chitarrista elettrico Elia Casu, mentre nuovo entrato è il violinista Simone Soro; tutti i musicisti operano anche all'elettronica o agli ...

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OnGaku2: Kado - Live @ Area Sismica

Read "Kado - Live @ Area Sismica" reviewed by Mark Corroto


D.H. Lawrence once wrote, “we don't exist unless we are deeply and sensually in touch with that which can be touched but not known." That reflection keeps reverberating during the 43 minutes of this improvised performance by guitarist Elia Casu and drummer Paolo Sanna. Their interaction is at times beyond music, and that is not some “new age" shamanist statement. This session easily transcends the conscious act of listening to enable a meditative response. The recording ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Lo-Fi Songs

Audiomaze
2026

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Matadiau

Mraxani Label
2026

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Whirling Wolf
2025

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Mustras

Da Vinci Jazz
2024

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E=MC4

Self Produced
2023

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