Santi Francesi

Overview

Santi Francesi are the duo formed by Alessandro De Santis and Mario Lorenzo Francese. Born in Piedmont and raised in rehearsal rooms, clubs and festivals, they have built a distinctive sound over time, striking a balance between intimacy and impact. Their journey has taken in key milestones: from the album Tutti Manifesti to winning Musicultura with Giovani favolosi (featured on the soundtrack to the series Summertime), through to signing with ADA/Warner and winning X Factor Italia 2022 with their original track Non è così male. The project then found firmer ground through an intense run of live shows, culminating in an appearance at the Festival di Sanremo 2024 with L’amore in bocca. 2026 marks a new creative phase, with this recording chapter coming to life in a more physical, visceral live setting. On stage, Santi Francesi now become a four-piece band, with Domiziano Luisetti on guitar and Daniel Fasano on drums, pushing their sound towards a more direct, raw, rock-driven energy.