Janas (band)

Janas (pronounced Gianas), are a band from Sardinia that falls within the musical genre that combines pop rock sounds of Anglo-Saxon origin with the folk traditions of the island.

In this context, Janas are original and easily identifiable interpreters for the quality of the male voices, shaped in the form of canto a tenore from Seneghe, a town in Montiferru from which all the members of the group originate and to which they are deeply connected.

History of the group
The group was formed in 1992, making its debut the following year (1993), after which they began significant artistic experiences: a tour with Tazenda, participation in the prestigious television show by Red Ronnie “Roxy Bar”, the International Festival of Sant'Anna Arresi “Ai confini tra Sardegna e Jazz” and from 2013 the artistic collaboration with the singer Antonella Ruggiero.

Recording a commercial in 1997, with Marina Suma (directed by Luciano Emmer), broadcast on Mediaset networks (Canale 5, Rete4, Italia1), is another important milestone for the group.

In 2002 they participated in the “TIM-TOUR” winning the regional selection in Sardinia and qualifying for the national final held in Palermo. The same year they were the protagonists of the theme song for the program “Sardegna Canta” broadcast on Videolina with the song “Biskisende”.

In 2004 they were the protagonists of the opening theme for the program “Buonasera Sardegna” broadcast on Sardegna Uno with the song “Baiana”.

Current line-up

 * Sebastiano Cubeddu
 * Tanino Mancosu
 * Tore Mancosu
 * Mondo Trogu
 * Tore Usai

Band

 * Marco Coa – keyboards
 * Tancredi Emmi – bass
 * Ludovico Sarai – drums
 * Lorenzo Lepori – guitar
 * Giansilvio Pinna – accordion

Former members

 * Alessio Lisci – guitar (until 2021)
 * Alessio De Vita – violin (until 2021)

Studio albums

 * 1994 – Su carru de nonnai
 * 1999 – Janas
 * 2002 – Billera
 * 2004 – Baiana
 * 2004 – Genna maia
 * 2007 – Janas remix
 * 2010 – Impundulu

Compilations

 * 2004 – Compilation curated by the editorial group L'Unione Sarda

Singles

 * 2014 – Lettera per il paradiso
 * 2016 – Kinghidos
 * 2019 – Magica & lieve
 * 2020 – Ses

Awards

 * 1997 – 2nd place at the regional contest “Musicamistade Mialinu Pira”
 * 1998 – 3rd place at the regional contest “Una città per cantare”
 * 1998 – Winners of the 1st Festival della Canzone Sarda with the song “Sa Reiulta”
 * 2000 – Winners of the 3rd Festival della Canzone Sarda with the song “Sardus Pater”
 * 2004 – Artistic recognition and International Award “Maria Carta"
 * 2007 – Winners of the Rome Music Festival with the song “Baiana” (Sardinian and Spanish version)

Collaborations

 * Gino Marielli from Tazenda: writer of the songs Terra di me, Magica e lieve, and Ses
 * Beppe Dettori: in the song Miradas
 * Antonio Lotta: former group member
 * Soleandro
 * Massimo Cossu: arrangements and artistic production
 * Lele Melotti
 * Paolo Costa
 * Giangi Cappai: in the album Janas remix
 * Carla Denule: in the song Ses