Oltremarea

A band from Bologna that embodies a contemporary sound, deliberately transcends genre boundaries, and blends elements of soul, post-rock, electronic music, funk, and songwriting.

At the heart of the band is the charismatic voice of Donata Chiari, whose singing comes across as both vulnerable and powerful. She not only carries the songs melodically but also imbues them with a narrative presence that resonates directly with the audience. Oltremarea represents a new generation of Italian bands that are rooted locally yet capable of connecting on an international level: urban, thoughtful, and open to experimentation—with a sound that lingers long after the music ends.