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Various Artists
Rough Guide to Music of Italy
Genres: International Music, Pop

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. Tarantella Calabrese
2. Maggio - Traditional
3. Cassisia Agghja 'Intu - Ledda, Elena
4. Sera Passaje Pe' Sotto 'Na Cella
5. Grondo Gigo de Blins/Gigo, Cadrio, Pountarelo E Balet
6. Ballate a Ballu Tundu - Traditional
7. Oi, Giovanotti
8. Jone - Petrella
9. Costera
10. Il Moru Sarasin
11. Quanne Sand'anne - Bolognese, L
12. Mary Dem/Icio
13. Va Per Tera/Giga
14. Mario Mario
15. Io Vado in Filandra/La Malmaritata - Traditional
16. La Merla
17. E Stasira Caminandu
18. Beica

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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Rough Guide to Music of Italy
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: World Music Network
Original Release Date: 2/22/2000
Re-Release Date: 10/8/2001
Genres: International Music, Pop
Styles: Europe, Continental Europe
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 605633104226

Synopsis

Album Description

From high in the Alps to the Calabrian coast, the traditional music of Italy is as varied as its landscape. This Rough Guide offers a glimpse of the country's rich musical heritage, from the mysterious sounding 'a tenore' singing style of Sardinia to the tarantellas of Naples in the south. Artists include: Daniel Sepe, Tenores Di Bitti, Riccardo Tesi, La Macina, Banda Ionica, Cantovivo and Totore Chessa

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CD Reviews

Real Italian Music that you WON'T hear all over Italy!

S. Morgan | Portland, OR USA | 10/02/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Please don't pay attention to Cassondra! She may have traveled extensively in Italy, but she obviously doesn't know anything about Italian music! Everything on this CD is Italian, not at all Spanish! If there is a slight similarity between some Italian folk music and Spanish folk it may be because much of Italy was dominated by Aragon for many years. But this music IS Italian, no mistake about it. I wonder, does Cassondra think that these Italian musicians went to Spain and copied the music especially for this CD?This CD features a variety of Italian musical styles. The CD opens with a taranella, you can't get any more Italian than that! But who would have thought a taranetlla would sound so good with a saxaphone? The musical journey winds through the penninsula and islands of Italy with a wonderful mix of songs and tunes played using traditional instruments with the occasional addition of a contemporary instrument and arrangement. The songs are sung in various dialects. The musicians highlighted are respected in their field. The songs range from whimsical to bawdy to melancholic.I highly recommend this CD to anyone who wants an overview to contemporary Italian roots music."

It is NOT 'O sole mio' thing!

rudo_bomba | California, USA | 11/24/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"OK. We all know what Italian music is like, don't we? Well, I thought I knew before I bought this gem. But music I heard open my eyes (or should I say ears?) to the variety of styles and genres Italy has to offer. Not to bore you: If this CD had only one track (no. 8. Jone - unfortunately you can not hear a sample) it would be worth its price. The brass band plays something that sounds like funeral melody, and it is so filled with emotions and sadness that it brings tears to your eyes. If you too live for those rare moments of beauty and elevation, this CD will definitely give you one. I guarantee it!"

Wonderful Introduction to Italian Music

Vincent E. Vizachero | Houston, TX United States | 03/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Rough Guide have put together a very high-quality introduction to traditional Italian music. Many of the brightest stars in Italian roots music are represented here: Riccardo Tesi, Re Niliu, Elena Ledda, Tenores di Bitti, and more. The collection represents great diversity of style and geography, and should serve as a great introduction to the music of Italy.

Modern Italians might be more likely to be listening to pop-driven radio hits than the diverse and mature traditional music represented here, but I highly recommend this compilation to anyone with an adventurous ear and even the mildest interest in Italian culture."