Erica Mancini is an accordionist/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist based in New York City. Her eclectic repertoire explores folk music from around the world, as well as Americana, jazz, Klezmer, Latin, blues, rock, and more,
In addition to her interests in traditional accordion music, her electroacoustic improvisations / compositions , as well as aerial accordion circus performances, are testaments to the versatile and unique approach she has not only as a musician, but as a performer.
She has performed at Lincoln Center, Park Ave Armory, National Arts Club, NYPL, and hi Harvard University. Mancini has performed in productions by Apple TV, HBO, Dances of Vice, Èlan Artists, Atlas Obscura, & North, Speakeasy Dollhouse, and Irondale Ensemble. She has worked with brands Hermès, Carven, GOOP, Delta, Snapchat, Hendyricks Gin, and more. She has also recently toured internationally as the accordionist for acclaimed rock band Gogol Bordello.
In addition, she has been supported by grants and residencies (NOoSPHERE Arts, NYFA, and FLUX FACTORY), to create original music.
“Chic and eccentric” - New York Times