by Nancy Burns-Fusaro

Nine-time Sergio Franchi Music Foundation grant recipient Giada Valenti heads for The VETS in Providence on April 21 for a 7:30 p.m. concert. Tickets are now on sale for the concert, "Giada Valenti: From Venice with Love." Valenti, known for taking her audiences on romantic and magical journeys, performs her own interpretations of American and Italian hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, as well as recent contemporary songs.

Born and raised in Venice, Italy, Valenti has always been influenced by her hometown, bringing its magic and passion to her musical style. Valenti started to sing and play piano at the age of seven and began touring professionally with a band by age twelve. She studied piano and music theory at the Santa Cecilia music school in Venice and received her music degree at the G. Tartini in Trieste. She also studied jazz with American singer Dawn Mitchell.

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