Laralba have as their logo the Celtic symbol of the Tree of Life, just as their music is full of life, telling stories of love, fantasy, wars, and idyllic landscapes.
Their vast repertoire ranges from reinterpretations of traditional Irish songs to original folk-pop pieces, as well as covers of songs by Irish bands such as
The Cranberries and The Corrs.
Laralba was formed as a trio in 2010 in Vallemaggia, spending their early years in the studio creating their Irish-folk repertoire. In 2015, they evolved into a quartet, further developing their sound and repertoire, performing in venues and significant events in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
In 2017, they released their first self-produced album titled "Laralba", a mix of ancient and modern that piques the listener's curiosity. In 2020, the current lineup was completed with the addition of a fifth member, which further enriched the band's sound, making it even more immersive and vibrant.
In 2025, they released their second self-produced album titled "Go my love", named after the eponymous Irish song from the 1600s “Siúil a Rúin” ("Go my love" in Gaelic),
which is a call from a woman to her love who has gone to fight in France, asking him to return to her.
LINEUP (from left to right):
Paul Robertson - bass
Matteo Piazza - drums
Lara Lanzi - lead vocals and e-violin
Simone Varamo - keyboards, keytar and backing vocals
Boris Martinetti - acoustic guitar