Leila Soldevila

Leila Soldevila is a French double bass player and composer who has been a key collaborator in Roots Revival's "Quieter Than Silence" project and various other projects. Her work provides rhythmic and harmonic foundation while also contributing original compositions.

Musical Role

Soldevila's double bass playing serves multiple functions in Roots Revival:

• Rhythmic Foundation: Providing the low-end rhythmic support
• Harmonic Structure: Contributing to the harmonic framework
• Textural Depth: Adding richness and depth to ensemble performances
• Compositional Contribution: Creating original works like "Pigment Vert"

Quieter Than Silence Project

Soldevila has been a central figure in the "Quieter Than Silence" project, which brings together musicians from Iran, Syria, and France. This project explores:

• Persian-Arabic Fusion: Blending Persian Dastgah with Arabic maqam
• Contemplative Music: Creating meditative, borderless sounds
• Cultural Bridge: Connecting Middle Eastern musical traditions with Western elements

Key Performances

Some of Soldevila's notable contributions include:

• "Quieter Than Silence" Full Concert - A complete concert showcasing the project's musical vision
• "Echoes of Blame" - A collaborative piece with Mehdi Aminian and Simin Tander
• "Pigment Vert" - An original composition
• Romanian Music Projects - Contributing to projects exploring Romanian traditions

Musical Style

Soldevila's playing and compositions are characterized by:

• Technical Mastery: Exceptional command of the double bass
• Musical Sensitivity: Ability to support and enhance ensemble performances
• Compositional Voice: Creating original works that contribute to Roots Revival's repertoire
• Cross-Cultural Engagement: Ability to work effectively with musicians from diverse traditions

Contribution to Roots Revival

Through her work with Roots Revival, Soldevila helps create the musical foundation that allows diverse traditions to come together. Her role as an ensemble member and composer is essential to Roots Revival's sound, providing both structural support and original artistic contributions that enable other musicians to explore cross-cultural dialogues while maintaining the integrity of each tradition.