Introduction | Antoine Ciosi

: His father was a progressive peasant and poet whose political convictions and pride in his Corsican identity deeply influenced Antoine.

Ciosi’s professional breakthrough occurred in , when he won the first prize at the inaugural Festival of Corsican Song at the Olympia in Paris for his performance of "Paese Spentu" . Antoine Ciosi Introduction

: "Paese Spentu" (The Dead Village) tells the story of mountain villages losing their souls as inhabitants leave, a poignant illustration of the threatened Corsican culture. : His father was a progressive peasant and

Born into a family of farmers, Ciosi grew up in the rugged landscapes of Upper Corsica. Born into a family of farmers, Ciosi grew

: Following his father's early death, he was raised by his mother, Jeanne, whom he often honors in his work. His youth was spent tending to animals and walking the paths of the maquis , experiences that later became central themes in his music. Musical Career and Evolution