It came out on Spotify the song “22 Times” by Francesca Cristiano, aka Logan. The song, a hymn of hope for the city of Lamezia Terme, is dedicated to the young singer-songwriter’s grandfather, Francesco Tramonte, and to her uncle Pasquale Cristiano, the two street cleaners who were innocent victims of the ‘ndrangheta and killed in an ambush on May 24, 1991, the perpetrators of which have not yet been identified.
At just 14 years oldFrancesca collaborated with the writer Alessio Caterini giving life to a piece that is the fruit of years of passion and dedication, now available on Spotify. Originally from Lamezia Terme, Francesca began her musical journey at the age of 7, attending the School of Fine Arts under the guidance of the teacher Alina Caruso.
He is currently studying piano with the maestro Bruno Papasergio and is a first-year student at the Campanella State High School in her city. In the past, she has participated in music competitions such as Mia Martini and Premio al Merito, as well as reaching the semifinals at Cantagiro for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024).
«’22 Times’ addresses themes of great significance – it is said in a note – exploring the invisible scars of life and the strength to get back up. With his warm and powerful voiceFrancesca manages to convey every nuance of this emotional story with a vibrant performance. This song marks a fundamental step in her artistic journey, confirming her as a singer-songwriter capable of touching the most sensitive strings of the soul».