Kety Fusco, a classically trained harpist with two master’s degrees in classical harp and extensive experience performing with orchestras and chamber ensembles, has transformed her strong academic foundation into a springboard for personal and artistic exploration that has led her to a radical path of sound innovation. Feeling the need to push beyond the boundaries of tradition, she began experimenting with the electric harp, creating an instrumental revolution that redefined the role of the harp in contemporary music. Her career has been marked by significant performances on prestigious international stages. Among the highlights is her invitation to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London, where she achieved a sold-out show, demonstrating global recognition of her artistry. She also had the honor of performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival, sharing the stage with music legends such as Jeff Mills, as well as at the PaleoFestival, further confirming her ability to captivate and
surprise a global audience. Kety also performed at the renowned Notte della Taranta, one of the most important traditional music festivals in Europe, under the artistic direction of Dardust and alongside Stromae, an
experience that further cemented her status as an internationally significant artist. In addition to these notable achievements, Kety founded the Floating Notes Festival, a pioneering event featuring internationally renowned artists such as Mike Cooper, Daniela Pes, and Lubomyr Melnyk. She also established Floating Notes Records, the first label dedicated to experimental music in Italian-speaking Switzerland, through which she has masterfully
combined classical tradition with cutting-edge electronic language, creating a new dimension for the harp. Among her innovative projects stands the release of the sound library Beyond the Harp, awarded «Best Database of the Month» by Musitech, which expanded creative possibilities for composers and producers. Kety was mentioned by The Guardian for her experimental album The Harp - Chapter I, a work that garnered critical acclaim for its ability to renew the musical language of the harp by blending tradition with innovation. Her music was also selected and broadcast by Iggy Pop on BBC Radio, further strengthening her international reputation. Throughout her career, Kety has received numerous accolades, including an invitation to perform at the United Nations’ Global Festival of Action, and she was invited by Agnes Obel to open her concerts during her tour. She composed the soundtrack for the program Voci in Barcaccia on RAI Radio3 and played both the role of actress and composer for the upcoming film directed by Michele Pennetta, set to be released in 2025. The film features actors such as
Lena Garrel. In 2025, her next album will mark a new phase in her musical evolution, further enriching her already extraordinary artistic journey.
