Oliphantre: The Revelatory Trio of Contemporary Music
Oliphantre, a trio formed in 2017 after a meeting at the Sudtirol Jazz Festival in Bolzano, released their debut single "Creatures" in 2020 and their self-titled album in 2022 on Auand Records. The group consists of French vocalist Leïla Martial, guitarist Francesco Diodati, and drummer Stefano Tamborrino. Their music blends progressive rock, contemporary jazz, punk, and hip hop, characterized by improvisation and risk-taking. Diodati composes the pieces, which evolve through live performance and recording. Martial, who studied at Collège Aretha Franklin in Marciac and the University of Toulouse, also trained as an actor-clown. The trio's name derives from "olifante," a carved horn instrument. Their video for "Young At Heart," directed by Ruby Cicero and set in Toulouse, features a surreal kidnapping narrative. The trio aims for spontaneity and essence in their performances, constantly refining their sound.
Key facts
- Oliphantre formed in 2017 at the Sudtirol Jazz Festival in Bolzano.
- The trio includes Leïla Martial (vocals/effects), Francesco Diodati (guitar), and Stefano Tamborrino (drums).
- Their debut single 'Creatures' was released in 2020.
- Their self-titled album 'Oliphantre' was released in 2022 on Auand Records.
- Martial studied at Collège Aretha Franklin in Marciac and the University of Toulouse.
- The band's name comes from 'olifante,' a carved horn instrument.
- The video for 'Young At Heart' was directed by Ruby Cicero and filmed in Toulouse.
- Diodati composes the music, which incorporates improvisation and evolves through performances.
Entities
Artists
- Leïla Martial
- Francesco Diodati
- Stefano Tamborrino
- Ruby Cicero
Institutions
- Auand Records
- Collège Aretha Franklin
- University of Toulouse
- Sudtirol Jazz Festival
Locations
- Bolzano
- Italy
- Marciac
- France
- Toulouse