The Italian pianist, guitarist, bassist and composer Mascàd produces introspective and atmospheric music in an instrumental context, incorporating Rock/Pop music. Manuel Ciruolo, stage name Mascàd, was born in Rome on 19 December 1979. His father, also a pianist, guitarist and composer, played since he was a child, planting the seeds for his son’s path. He played in a few bands during the 1990s, playing clubs and participating in music competitions and festivals. Mascàd studied and graduated in Engineering, studying music privately, delving into instrumental musical composition and continuing to cultivate the Rock/Pop musical style.