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Marissa Licata

By Lawrence Peryer | Spotlight On
December 31, 2022
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With over 15 years of classical violin training, and her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music, Marissa Licata proved her natural versatility on her very first audition for Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull—winning the lead violin position on his 2006 US tour. She would go on to join Jethro Tull for five more international tours.

Licata's dazzling intensity both on stage and on camera have been mesmerizing audiences, fellow artists and fans everywhere. With a resume of global accomplishment, drawing on World music influences from Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East—Licata's unique Gypsy fusion highlights universally familiar melodies with contagious rhythmic energy—a relentlessness presented with tremendous passion, heart, joy, and a stylish flair all her own.

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About Marissa Licata

Instrument: Violin

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