Carmen Consoli, one of Italy’s most outstanding and successful performing songwriters, who is from the slopes of Mount Etna, performed in New York City this past evening. She brought her Eco di Sirene (Echo of Sirens) world tour to an adoring audience on the Lower East Side.

Needless to say, I geeked out. I have been a fan for more than 20 years and have seen every concert she’s given in New York City (and one in Palermo too). Thoughtful, powerful, and electric is how I would describe the show. She sounded as strong and as beautiful as ever.