Jolanda Moletta: Music as Ancient Magic in New Interview
In a recent interview with Artribune, Italian composer Jolanda Moletta shares insights into her artistic vision and current endeavors. Previously recognized for her dream pop collaboration She Owl alongside Demian Endian, she is now pursuing a solo experimental path. Her artistry merges a three-octave vocal range with live processing and evocative imagery, striving to engage the subconscious. Her discography features 'Nine Spells' (2021), 'Sea-swallowed Wands' (2024) in collaboration with Karen Vogt, 'Night Caves' (2025), and 'Oceanine' (2026). She is set to perform at the Seeyousound Festival in Turin and Extramuralhas in Portugal, both scheduled for 2026. Moletta draws inspiration from Lascaux's prehistoric cave art and Hildegard von Bingen's 'O Rubor Sanguinis.'
Key facts
- Jolanda Moletta is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and multimedia artist.
- She led the dream pop project She Owl for a decade with Demian Endian.
- Her voice has a three-octave range and is central to her wordless compositions.
- She defines her performances as 'Sonic and Visual Spells'.
- Her album 'Nine Spells' (2021) was presented at Le Guess Who? festival.
- 'Sea-swallowed Wands' (2024) with Karen Vogt entered UK official charts.
- 'Oceanine' (2026) features collaborations with eleven female vocalists.
- She will perform at Seeyousound Festival in Turin and Extramuralhas festival in Portugal in 2026.
- Her favorite visual artwork is the cave paintings at Lascaux.
- She is currently studying the chants of Hildegard von Bingen.
Entities
Artists
- Jolanda Moletta
- Demian Endian
- Karen Vogt
- Hildegard von Bingen
- Samantha Stella
Institutions
- Artribune
- Le Guess Who?
- Seeyousound Festival
- Extramuralhas
Locations
- San Francisco
- Berlino
- Italia
- Alpi italiane
- Mar Ligure
- Regno Unito
- Torino
- Portogallo
- California
- Oceano Pacifico
- Mar Mediterraneo
- Lascaux