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Léon Giesen is a singer-songwriter and filmmaker based in Utrecht, although he favors to label himself - perhaps more accurately - as a storyteller. In true storyteller fashion, the story takes precedence over form, resulting in song and film often intertwining as demonstrated by his live performances.

Performing under the moniker Mondo Leone, Giesen extensively tours through his home country of the Netherlands. On these tours he presents different programmes, each of which has a different tour schedule that overlap more often than not. This is why attending any concert is a must: seeing him twice in one month does not necessarily involve hearing any one song played twice.

Displaying a truly multi-medial approach to his art, Giesen uses multiple video screens to enhance his songs. The visual content ranges from virtual musicians to filmic scenes, carefully arranged to go with the music.

Placing unusual importance on interaction with the public, there have been several occasions where avid fans were able to attend pre-concert 'mini shows' in dressing rooms or even have a private concert in the warmth of their own living room. This emphasis also permeates regular live shows where Giesen readily engages his audience in dialogue.

His unique approach to his craft and cunning talents in storytelling make Mondo Leone a true original and an artist to keep in your sights at all times. .