In the Merry Month of May; Riccardo Tesi and Banditaliana with "Maggio"

Today's song is by award winning folk musician Riccardo Tesi of Italy and his group Banditaliana. With his diatonic accordion, Tesi plays music in the traditions of Tuscany mixed with hints of the Mediterranean, a touch of jazz and innovative songwriting. He has founded and participated in a number of music groups including Ritmia as well as releasing several solo albums. This song, Maggio, can be found on the Riccardo Tesi and Banditaliana album of the same name, released in 1998. It can also be found on the 2000 various artists compilation Rough Guide to the Music of Italy.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riccardo_Tesi; http://www.riccardotesi.com/