There is a corner of Genoa where, every summer, music becomes a messenger for deeper themes. It is the Lilith Festival della Musica d’Autrice, a showcase that for 14 editions has brought the often-submerged talent of women in the singer-songwriter scene to the stage.
The project was born in 2010 thanks to the vision of three Genoese singer-songwriters — Sabrina Napoleone, Cristina Nicoletta, and Valentina Amandolese — and has never stopped growing since.
In the evocative setting of Villa Bombrini in Genoa Cornigliano, between July and early August, there will be a rotation of concerts, theatrical performances, and meetings centered on female creativity, freedom of expression, and the desire to build community through culture. The event extends through a widespread program between May and September at the Chiostro di Sant’Andrea, right behind Columbus’ house: a place that has told stories for centuries and is now filled with new voices.
This year’s lineup includes names like Angela Baraldi, Francamente, and CocoRosie, but the program is still being updated and can be consulted on the dedicated website.
Lilith, however, is not just about music: the association focuses on gender equality and the fight against all forms of discrimination, also thanks to concrete collaborations with organizations such as the Centro Antiviolenza Mascherona and Arcigay Genova. It is a project that unites art, territory, and activism.
With its 8.5% ABV and a fresh taste with notes of chardonnay and peach, Deliria is perfect for a summer evening under the stars. It is a blonde, fragrant, dry-hopped, and spiced beer with coriander seeds, which pairs well with delicate dishes — such as stuffed pasta, white meats, or cream-based desserts.
Like Lilith, Deliria is also made by women, but designed for everyone.
