World/Jazz
FIL ROUGE QUINTET
Maria Teresa Leonetti & Manuela Iori
and friends


"Halfway between jazz and world music, with a singer-songwriter approach." Extra Music Mag
«Haute musique d'auteur." Spetakkoloktopus
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ABOUT
"We are all born with a red thread that connects us to our destiny." — Chinese legend
Born in 2015 from the deep artistic connection between pianist and composer Manuela Iori and singer-songwriter Maria Teresa Leonetti, Fil Rouge Quintet draws inspiration from poetry and storytelling—Italian creativity, French charm, a touch of jazz, and a hint of Africa and the Mediterranean.
Difficult to define within a single genre, their repertoire goes beyond music, weaving a hidden and sacred bond between these two kindred spirits and their fellow musicians.
The duo is brilliantly supported by exceptional artists:
🎺 Charles Ferris (Fanfara Station) – trumpet, flugelhorn, and effects
🥁 Ettore Bonafè – drums and percussion
🎻 Michele Staino – double bass
The band also welcomes special guests, such as Senegalese singer Badara Seck, further enriching their musical universe.
With lyrics primarily in French—the singer’s language of the soul—Fil Rouge has released two albums: L’Inconnue (2016) and L’Île Noire (AlfaMusic, 2024).
In 2025/26, Fil Rouge Quintet is actively seeking new performance opportunities and collaborations across Europe and beyond.
If you’re interested in working together, let’s connect!
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Né en 2015 de la profonde connexion artistique entre la pianiste et compositrice Manuela Iori et l’auteure-interprète Maria Teresa Leonetti, Fil Rouge Quintet puise son inspiration dans la poésie et le récit - créativité italienne, charme francais, un zeste de jazz, et un parfum d'Afrique.
Difficile à enfermer dans un seul genre, le répertoire dépasse la simple musique pour tisser un lien secret et sacré entre les deux ames soeurs et leurs acolytes.
Le duo est en effet sublimé par des musiciens exceptionnels :
Charles Ferris (Fantfara Station) – trompette, bugle et effets
Ettore Bonafè – batterie et percussions
Michele Staino – contrebasse
Le groupe accueille également des invités spéciaux, comme le chanteur sénégalais Badara Seck, enrichissant encore davantage son univers musical.
Avec des textes principalement en français, la langue de l’âme de la chanteuse, le groupe a sorti deux albums -: L’Inconnue (2016) et L’Île Noire (AlfaMusic, 2024) - et est en quête de nouvelles scènes et collaborations en Europe et au-delà.

Maria Teresa Leonetti - lead vocal/voix
Manuela Iori - piano, keyboards, vocals/ piano, clavier, chœurs
Charles Ferris – trumpet, flugelhorn, and effects/ trompette, bugle et effets
Ettore Bonafè – drums and percussion/batterie et percussions
Michele Staino – double bass/contrebasse
"...An incredible blend of urban world music that feels like a cinematic breeze. A tribute to French chanson, the chameleon-like sensitivity of Italian jazz, and the bold experimentation of bands like Les Négresses Vertes."
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BASIC INFO
Years active:
2015-present
Website:
Discography:
Origin:
Italy
Travel party:
5 to 6
Genres:
World/Jazz/Singer-Sonwriter

Album 2016 by Fil Rouge Quintet

Album 2024 by Fil Rouge Quintet (Alfamusic/Egea)

Album 2016 by Fil Rouge Quintet