Comprehensive Artistic Biography – Sara Cicognani (Mystic Aura) Stage name: Mystic Aura
Full name: Sara Cicognani
Date of birth: December 21, 1977
Place of birth: Lugo (RA), Italy
Current residence: Paris, France
Profession: Singer-songwriter, composer, performer
Languages spoken: Italian (native), French, English "Artistic Vision and Journey" Sara Cicognani, known by her stage name "Mystic Aura", is an Italian-born singer-songwriter whose artistic path is shaped by an ongoing pursuit of poetic depth, sound experimentation, and cultural fusion. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a distinctive voice in the Italian and French music scenes, blending personal storytelling with eclectic musical textures. Born in Lugo, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, Sara’s relationship with music began at a very young age. Her early influences drew from both the lyrical Italian tradition and the avant-garde fringes of contemporary world music. Driven by a desire to explore the intersection of sound and meaning, she initiated her career by founding and fronting several bands where she served as both lead vocalist and principal songwriter. "Early Projects and Neaskenè (2000s)" In the early 2000s, Sara created the band "Neaskenè", where she began crafting her signature style—poetic, theatrical, and rooted in Mediterranean atmospheres. In 2006, she released her first official album, Apologie d’un canovaccio, through the acclaimed Roman label CNI Music (Compagnia Nuove Indye), known for producing legendary Italian artists like Almamegretta, Agricantus, Teresa De Sio, and Ennio Morricone. The album marked a decisive shift in Sara’s career: it weaved narrative-rich songwriting with theatrical structures and world music textures, positioning her as a unique voice within Italy's independent scene. Her performances during this period—intense, intimate, and expressive—earned her critical recognition at several music festivals. "Paris and the Birth of La Confrérie de Vic (2014–2023)" In 2014, Sara relocated to Paris, a city that deeply resonated with her aesthetic and personal sensibilities. There, she launched "La Confrérie de Vic", a multicultural and bilingual project fusing French and Italian language, culture, and sound. Collaborating with Paris-based producer Angelo Di Napoli, she released the single La vie est belle (2014), followed by La poète de la rose (2015), both distributed with support from the artist agency Frimousse Prod. These works culminated in the album Une Italienne à Paris, released in 2018 by Alka Records. The album—composed of 12 tracks in Italian, French, and English—reflected her artistic nomadism, exploring identity, memory, exile, and transformation through lush soundscapes and layered lyrics. The lead single Tout est partout pareil was released as a video in 2017, visually embodying the album’s concept of universal disorientation and human connection. Of special note: in 2016, her song Lentamente muore was selected by Eric Bastien for inclusion in Le Top France Bleu, a major French radio program aired across national and regional networks. "Mystic Aura: A Transformative Solo Journey (2024–present)" In 2024, Sara launched her most personal and visionary project to date: "Mystic Aura". This solo venture, written primarily in English, opens new sonic chapters by blending synth-pop, electronic music, hip-hop, world music, and new age influences. While exploring modern soundscapes, Mystic Aura remains rooted in Sara’s lyrical tradition. Her songs address themes of transformation, inner awareness, cosmic rhythm, and emotional healing—treating music not only as artistic output, but as a ritual and meditative practice. She sees sound as a gateway to the unconscious and a sacred language capable of reconciling the visible and invisible. Mystic Aura has already sparked remarkable international collaborations, most notably with: • "Fauzi Beydoun", iconic Brazilian reggae singer (Tribo de Jah)
 Her debut album as Mystic Aura is currently in production and promises to be a sonic tapestry of cultural hybridity and spiritual depth. "Selected Career Highlights" • "1998" – Winner, Faenza Rock Festival (Italy)
 • "2004" – Critics' Award at Kosarock Festival; 3rd place at Imola Rock Festival
 • "2006" – Release of debut album Apologie d’un canovaccio with Neaskenè (CNI Music)
 • "2007" – 3rd place at Video Freccia (MEI Faenza) for Amore Sia (dir. Domenico Ciolfi)
 • "2008" – Featured artist at Ravenna Festival
 • "2009" – Signed as songwriter with Linea Due Edizioni, alongside Francesco Gazzè
 • "2010" – 3rd place, Leo Chiosso Award
 • "2013–2015" – Release of bilingual singles La vie est belle and La poète de la rose
 • "2016" – Lentamente muore selected for national radio (Top France Bleu, Radio France)
 • "2018" – Release of second full album Une Italienne à Paris (Alka Records)
 • "2019–2023" – Numerous singles and collaborations with international labels in France, Germany, Brazil
 • "2024–present" – Launch of Mystic Aura and production of debut album
 "Discography" Albums • Une Italienne à Paris – 2018 – Alka Records
 • Apologie d’un canovaccio – 2006 – CNI Music
 Selected Singles • Planet Xeon – 2025 – Eclectica Management
 • In Such Extreme Time (feat. Fauzi Beydoun) – 2025 – Eclectica Management
 • Follow the Flow (feat. Fauzi Beydoun) – 2025 – Eclectica Management
 • Love to the World Peace to the People (feat. Fauzi Beydoun) – 2023 – Eclectica Management
 • Chocolate Girl – 2022 – Alpha Music Records
 • Origen – 2022 – Alpha Music Records / Wolfrage Recordings
 • Anita – 2021 – Alpha Music Records / Fabrica do Show
 • La leggenda del Santo Bevitore – 2020 – Alpha Music Records
 • Lentamente muore – 2019 – Thunder Label Germany
 • Tout est partout pareil – 2017 – Frimousse Prod
 • La poète de la rose – 2015 – Frimousse Prod
 • La vie est belle – 2014 – Frimousse Prod
 • Bluebell – 2012 – Independent
 • Via Mirasole – 2010 – Independent
 • A mundi cantus – 2009 – Independent
 • Amore Sia – 2007 – CNI Music