Over the past few months, things may have seemed a little quieter at La Mansarda.
The truth is that we have been spending this time doing something every project eventually needs: reflecting, learning, restructuring, and imagining what comes next. Sometimes growth doesn't happen on a stage, in a gallery, or during an event. Sometimes it happens behind a screen, in long conversations, through difficult decisions, and in the countless small details that help a project become stronger and more sustainable.

As we work through this phase, we often find ourselves looking back at how far this little lemon has come.
What started as an idea has become a community that has crossed cities, countries, languages, and cultures. Together, we have shared music, poetry, dance, stories, conversations, and countless moments of connection. We have supported humanitarian causes, met extraordinary artists, and welcomed people from many different backgrounds into the same room.
None of this would have been possible without you.
To everyone who attended an event, performed on our stage, volunteered their time, shared a post, donated to a humanitarian cause, or simply believed in what we were trying to build: thank you.

In recent months, many of you have written to ask how the project is doing, when the next events will take place, or simply to send words of encouragement. We may not always reply as quickly as we would like, but please know that every message is read and deeply appreciated. Those messages remind us that La Mansarda is much more than a series of events—it is a community of people who believe that art can bring us closer to one another.
The world continues to face division, conflict, and uncertainty. More than ever, we believe in the importance of creating spaces that encourage dialogue, empathy, peace, and solidarity. Art alone cannot solve every problem, but it can help us listen, understand, and remember our shared humanity.
That belief remains at the heart of everything we do.
So while we continue working behind the scenes—reviewing, planning, improving, and even giving our little lemon a fresh look—we wanted to take a moment to thank you for walking this journey with us.

We are still here. We are still growing. And we can't wait to return with renewed energy, new ideas, and new opportunities to support both artists and humanitarian projects.
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Thank you for being part of La Mansarda.
See you soon.
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Rhodo followed, presenting a new live format that incorporated loops and electronic bases while maintaining the warmth and human presence of live performance. The mix added depth and texture to his sound without losing the emotional core that characterizes his work. He shared brief insights into his creative process, and the room engaged with curiosity, welcoming this new direction in his music.
Throughout the evening, the atmosphere reflected the spirit La Mansarda aims to nurture: attentive listening, small exchanges between songs, and the sense of a temporary community formed around independent art. As a nonprofit organization, La Mansarda continues to believe that these gatherings matter — that independent culture, shared in intimate spaces, can offer relief and connection in a time when both are deeply needed.
When the concert ended, many people stayed to talk with the musicians and enjoyed lemon cake La Mansarda cooked for everyone, extending the night a little longer. It was a simple event, but a meaningful one — another reminder that through music and the relationships it encourages, we continue to find ways to support one another.

Before we talk about the future, we need to remember where we stand.
As part of La Mansarda’s ongoing support for Emergency NGO and its humanitarian mission, we share here the powerful testimony of Mohammed Al-Zedba, a doctor who lived and worked through the most recent war in Gaza.
His words are not just a report — they are a cry for justice, dignity, and action.
They remind us why art, community, and solidarity matter.
Please read, reflect, and continue to stand with those whose voices are too often silenced.

​"During the war, I worked in several hospitals across Gaza. I witnessed pain that words cannot truly describe — pain that I carry with me every day. My family and I were displaced five times, from the north to the south. And even now, my family and my fiancée’s family are still trapped in Gaza — starving, afraid, and living without shelter.
I speak to you today not only as a doctor, but as a witness — a witness to suffering, to injustice, and to crimes that the world must no longer ignore.

His words are not only a testimony, but a call to conscience.
May his voice remind us that behind every number is a life, and that solidarity begins with listening.

On April 19th, La Mansarda returned to the cosy stage of Kaf Café in the heart of Benimaclet, Valencia. Though this wasn’t our first event in the city (we had our debut in April 2024), it felt just as special—maybe even more so. Our theme for the night was “Connection”, and from the very first performance, it was clear that something meaningful was unfolding.

Dopo anni girovagando per il mondo, Ligia torna in una delle sue "case" assieme al suo progetto.
L'emozione è tanta, ma lo è anche la paura di portare la Mansarda in un luogo nuovo, con persone sempre diverse.
Questa volta la serata si terrà al Palazzo Venezia, un palazzo storico di Napoli sul tratto centrale di Spaccanapoli. L'ingresso con il cortile e le mille stanze che si snodano al suo interno ti trasportano in una dimensione più intima, nonostante sia a pochi metri dalle vie trafficate del centro.
Salendo le scale si arriva ad un giardino nascosto da cui si sentono le prime note degli artisti che fanno le prove.
A poco a poco la sala si riempie e si parte! La serata è organizzata in collaborazione con Emergency e una delle loro operatrici ci fa un'introduzione per raccontarci dove sarà destinato il ricavato della serata.

La prima artista è Viola Fronterré, che dopo un'introduzione esilarante sulle varie tappe della sua vita ci trasporta senza accorgercene all'interno della sua poesia. Con alcuni suoi pezzi, tutti unici e diversi tra loro ma perfettamente incatenati, ci mostra il suo concetto di identità. Il pezzo in cui prende in prestito la voce del nonno e canta in siciliano ci ha fatto dimenticare di essere dove eravamo. Ciaurusu...

Poi tocca a Max e Jolo, la cui arte è indissolubilmente legata alla loro dualità. Nella loro performance "Foglie" Max balla interpretando i suoni di Jolo, ma Jolo risponde di conseguenza, adattando la sua musica ai movimenti di Max.
La loro forma di comunicazione riesce a trasmettere perfettamente cosa sia per loro l' "identità" e quando alla fine Max lascia cadere le foglie dalle mani, siamo tutti col fiato sospeso.

Mancano solo i Maradonas!
Hanno una smania di suonare così forte che partono prima ancora di essere presentati da Ligia.
Bastano poche canzoni del loro "rocchenroll" napoletano per farci alzare dalle sedie e ballare sulle loro note contagiose. La loro passione è tanta e quasi bisogna trascinarli via dal palco prima che il locale ci cacci via.
Irresistibili!

Torniamo a casa con il sorriso e il cuore pieno.
Io personalmente sono onorata e fiera di avere un'amica come Ligia, che in aggiunta a tutto quello che fa nella vita, riesce a mettere in piedi una situazione così speciale per la pura passione dell'arte, dell'umanitarismo e della condivisione.
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Yup la Mansarda! 💛

The last Mansarda night was a pleasure to be a part of. It was my first and I’m sure it won’t be my last. From the start, people the room buzzed with anticipation. Guest were trickling in, picking out people then didn’t know would be there and calling hellos and waves across the room. Bottles of wine and tiramisu passing around and the excited chatter of catching up on news.