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Italian Musical Odyssey

Putumayo Presents (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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1. Spunta Lu Suli - Agricantus
2. La Torinese - La Ciapa Rusa
3. Quante Stelle Nel Cielo Con La Luna - Lucilla Galeazzi
4. Il Battagliero - Riccardo Tesi
5. Adrianna - Rua Port'Alba
6. Accussi Va La Barca Al Mari - Fratelli Mancuso
7. Attinde - Calic
8. Bealaguna - Calicanto
9. Franziska - Taken
10. Canti & Briganti - Novalia
11. Senza Parla - Nuova Compagnia Di Canto Popolare

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There is more to Italian music than the Three Tenors, "O Sole Mio," and "Volare." A burgeoning folk revival has fostered a diverse crop of ensembles and singer-songwriters hailing from throughout the country, including Naples. Their styles range from contemporary neo-trad to the earthiest rural troubadours. Clichés quickly fall by the wayside before such a startling wealth of cultural outpourings. Among the most surprising revelations are Agricantus and La Ciapa Rusa, both of whom would be perfectly at home sitting in with Celtic acts, and Lucilla Galeazzi, a noted musicologist whose mournful, flexible mezzo evokes the shadows of Portuguese fado. The Fratelli Mancuso are a Sicilian duo who sound as though they are channeling the spirit of Gordon Lightfoot. Calic does a kind of Sardinian toasting, while Riccardo Tesi, Tuscany's melodeon virtuoso, exhibits his mastery. This is a stimulating introduction to an extraordinary family of performers and traditions. --Christina Roden

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AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT! Jan 21 2004
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
My mom was born in Sicily and I was browsing through the CD samples looking for Italian music from her place of birth. How lucky to have stumbled upon this CD! It only has a couple of pieces from Sicily, but it "grabbed" me from the very first note...and it got better and better. Then, "Quante stelle nel cielo con la luna" is, in my opinion, one of the best songs in the CD. The singer has a strong, crystal clear, and, in spite of the strength, very sweet voice...wonderful interpretation. I must confess that I was not familiar with this type of music. This is a contemporary approach to traditional music. Folk music with a wonderful touch. There are various interpreters, so you get the full taste of different styles. The blend of instruments, styles and voices is just beautiful. Some pieces are sweet, some so lively that you feel like dancing, and all are wonderful. I will have to get extra copies for my son and my sister.
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OK, I'll give it a 4.5 Oct 2 2003
Format:Audio CD
I love this CD. If for not other reason, buy it for Lucilla Galeazzi's sublime "Quante stelle nel cielo con la luna". Her voice is strong yet smooth. Her delivery is moving. Unfortunately, her music is hard to find, so I get it where I can. Luckily, this CD also has many other gems touching on several major styles of contemporary Italian folk music. This music polished and by true musicians singing in Italian an in dialect. It is well produced and played. Kick back and enjoy!
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Great selection - A must have Aug 9 2002
Format:Audio CD
What a pleasure to listen to this CD. The songs are enchanting, and as always, very well chosen by Putumayo.

I was not familiar with this style of Italian music - very different from Italian pop - but it is very easy to appreciate and get addicted to. You could really tell the influence of traditional values on the songs: the music, the singers' voices, etc.

Authentic Italian, strongly recommend it.

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