Maurizio “Gnola” Glielmo is one of the historic figures of Italian blues. A guitarist, singer, and composer, he has dedicated over forty years to the dissemination and evolution of this musical language, building an artistic path that combines respect for tradition with personal research.
For many years alongside Fabio Treves and the Treves Blues Band, he contributed to bringing the blues to major Italian and international stages, developing over time his own artistic identity that found full expression in the Gnola Blues Band, founded in the late eighties. With this lineup, he has produced numerous albums and original projects, earning significant recognition from specialized critics and the public.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with international artists such as Sandra Hall, Roy Roberts, and Chuck Leavell, in addition to supporting Davide Van De Sfroos for several years on his main tours and live productions. In 2019, he was presented with the Italian Blues Award for his career, an accolade celebrating his contribution to the growth of the blues in our country.
A musician of great experience and profound expressive authenticity, Maurizio Gnola continues to be one of the most authoritative and appreciated voices on the Italian blues scene.
