Always Mine: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino and "Sempre Cu Mie"

Today's random tune is by Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, a band from southern Italy. Formed in 1975, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino is a seven piece band that specializes in contemporary interpretations of pizzica music, a traditional style in southern Italy. They have recorded 19 albums and have worked with musicians such as Ballaké Sissoko, Ibrahim Maalouf, Piers Faccini, Stewart Copeland and composer Ludovico Einaudi. This song, Sempre Cu Mie can be found on their 2017 album Canzoniere.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canzoniere_Grecanico_Salentino

Hanging Gardens in Time: Paolo Conte and "I Giardini Pensili Hanno Fatto Il Loro Tempo"

Paolo Conte, an Italian singer and songwriter, performs today's random tune. Conte was born in Asti in the Piedmont region of Italy, and he began his music career as a vibraphone player traveling in local and touring bands. He started writing songs early on in his career with his brother Giorgio but eventually began writing on his own. His star rose in the 60s and 70s as he was the main creative songwriter behind hits of other well-known Italian artists. His solo career commenced in 1974. His songs are known for being evocative of colorful and dreamy Italian and Mediterranean sounds. His music is often jazzy, reminiscent of South America and French singers, and filled with a wistful melancholy. His music has also been used in many movies. This song, I Giardini Pensili Hanno Fatto Il Loro Tempo, can be found on his 2003 CD Reveries. The song, like the album title, appears to be a reverie about beautiful hanging gardens that will never be seen again.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Conte

Road Trip: Modena City Ramblers and "Clan Banlieue"

Today's song is by Italian band Modena City Ramblers. Started as a hobby in 1991 by a group of friends that wanted to play Irish music together, the Modena City Ramblers (or MCR) is an Italian folk band heavily influenced by Celtic themes and is often classified as folk rock. A band with an open lineup, they have had several people leave and return sporadically. They are outspoken in their left wing politics, and their lyrics often speak out against the Mafia and fascism. They have released 14 albums and 5 EPs. This song, Clan Banlieue, is from their second album, 1996's La Grande Famiglia. The song is about a group of friends that take an old van around Europe.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modena_City_Ramblers

Below the Equator: Paolo Conte and "Sudamerica"

Today's random song is performed by Paolo Conte. Conte was born in Asti in the Piedmont region of Italy, and he began his music career as a vibraphone player traveling in local and touring bands. He started writing songs early on in his career with his brother Giorgio but eventually began writing on his own. His star rose in the 60s and 70s as he was the main creative songwriter behind hits of other well-known Italian artists. His solo career commenced in 1974. His songs are known for being evocative of colorful and dreamy Italian and Mediterranean sounds. His music is often jazzy, reminiscent of South America and French singers, and filled with a wistful melancholy. His music has also been used in many movies. This song, Sudamerica, can be found on his 2003 CD Reveries. The video shows an encore during his performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Conte

Black Current: Fiamma Fumana and "Corrente Nera"

Today's tune is by Fiamma Fumana, an Italian world music band that mixes traditional Italian tunes with electronica. To date, they have released four albums. This song, Corrente Nera, is from their 2006 album Onda. The song compares love with swimming in the current of a river.

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiamma_Fumana

Freedom by War: Modena City Ramblers and "L'Aquilone dei Balcani"

Italian band Modena City Ramblers brings us our random tune for the day. Started as a hobby in 1991 by a group of friends that wanted to play Irish music together, the Modena City Ramblers (or MCR) is an Italian folk band heavily influenced by Celtic themes and is often classified as folk rock. A band with an open lineup, they have had several people leave and return sporadically. They are outspoken in their left wing politics, and their lyrics often speak out against the Mafia and fascism. They have released 14 albums and 5 EPs. This song, L'Aquilone dei Balcani, is from their second album, 1996's La Grande Famiglia. The lyrics reference the Balkan War in the 1990's and are of a kite, flying tethered over a city until one day, a rocket of war gives it freedom.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modena_City_Ramblers

Change of Heart: Modena City Ramblers and "Al Dievel / La Marcia del Diavolo"

Today's random tune is by Italian band Modena City Ramblers. Started as a hobby in 1991 by a group of friends that wanted to play Irish music together, the Modena City Ramblers (or MCR) is an Italian folk band heavily influenced by Celtic themes and is often classified as folk rock. A band with an open lineup, they have had several people leave and return sporadically. They are outspoken in their left wing politics, and their lyrics often speak out against the Mafia and fascism. They have released 14 albums and 5 EPs. This song, Al Dievel / La Marcia Del Diavolo is from their second album, 1996's La Grande Famiglia. The song in translation appears to be about an Italian "devil" commander who has a change of heart about spying for the Germans - and is either imprisoned or killed because of it.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modena_City_Ramblers

An Affidavit: Cop & Thief with "Balkan Beat"

The random tune for today is a club tune should have strobes and colored lights flashing along with it. If you don't have that going in your living room when you play the song, just pretend that you are in a club with a lot of bodies grinding around you. Balkan Beat is by Cop & Thief, which is a DJ or a pair of DJs from Italy. But I'm not too sure because I can only find minimal information on them on the web. The tune is heavy on the beat like a club tune, with lots of Balkan brass thrown in. You can find Balkan Beat on The Balkan Club Night #2 (2011).

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Sources: No real sources

Traveling: Fiamma Fumana and "Check In"

Our tune for today is from Italy. Check In is by Fiamma Fumana, an Italian world music band that mixes traditional Italian tunes with electronica. To date, they have released four albums. Check In is from their 2006 album Onda, and can be found on the 2008 compilation Putumayo Presents: Euro Groove.

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiamma_Fumana

Neglected Colleagues: Paolo Conte and "Colleghi Trascurati"

Paolo Conte brings us today's random tune, called Colleghi Trascurati. Conte was born in Asti in the Piedmont region of Italy, and he began his music career as a vibraphone player traveling in local and touring bands. He started writing songs early on in his career with his brother Giorgio but eventually began writing on his own. His star rose in the 60s and 70s as he was the main creative songwriter behind hits of other well-known Italian artists. His solo career commenced in 1974. His songs are known for being evocative of colorful and dreamy Italian and Mediterranean sounds. His music is often jazzy, reminiscent of South America and French singers, and filled with a wistful melancholy. His music has also been used in many movies. Colleghi Trascurati can be found on his 1990 album Parole D'Amore Scritte a Macchina, and on the 1998 CD The Best of Paolo Conte.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Conte

Soccer Anthem: The Modena City Ramblers and "Santa Maria del Pallone"

Italian band Modena City Ramblers bring us our random tune for today, called Santa Maria del Pallone. Started as a hobby in 1991 by a group of friends that wanted to play Irish music together, the Modena City Ramblers (or MCR) is an Italian folk band heavily influenced by Celtic themes and is often classified as folk rock. A band with an open lineup, they have had several people leave and return sporadically. They are outspoken in their left wing politics, and their lyrics often speak out against the Mafia and fascism. They have released 14 albums and 5 EPs. Santa Maria del Pallone is from their second album, 1996's La Grande Famiglia.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modena_City_Ramblers

Red Devil: Paolo Conte and "Diavolo Rosso"

Today's random tune is by Paolo Conte. Conte was born in Asti in the Piedmont region of Italy, and he began his music career as a vibraphone player traveling in local and touring bands. He started writing songs early on in his career with his brother Giorgio but eventually began writing on his own. His star rose in the 60s and 70s as he was the main creative songwriter behind hits of other well-known Italian artists. His solo career commenced in 1974. His songs are known for being evocative of colorful and dreamy Italian and Mediterranean sounds. His music is often jazzy, reminiscent of South America and French singers, and filled with a wistful melancholy. His music has also been used in many movies. This song, Diavolo Rosso, can be found on his 2003 CD Reveries. This live version is about four times as long as the original track.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Conte

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/

Watch Your Back: Modena City Ramblers and "Giro di Vite"

Our random tune for today is courtesy of Italian band Modena City Ramblers. Started as a hobby in 1991 by a group of friends that wanted to play Irish music together, the Modena City Ramblers (or MCR) is an Italian folk band heavily influenced by Celtic themes and is often classified as folk rock. A band with an open lineup, they have had several people leave and return sporadically. They are outspoken in their left wing politics, and their lyrics often speak out against the Mafia and fascism. They have released 14 albums and 5 EPs. This song, Giro di Vite, is from their second album, 1996's La Grande Famiglia.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modena_City_Ramblers

Spring Has Sprung: Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino and "Rirollalla"

Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino, a band from southern Italy, brings us today's random tune called Rirollalla. Formed in 1975, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino is a seven piece band that specializes in contemporary interpretations of pizzica music, a traditional style in southern Italy. They have recorded 19 albums and have worked with musicians such as Ballaké Sissoko, Ibrahim Maalouf, Piers Faccini, Stewart Copeland and composer Ludovico Einaudi. Rirollalla can be found on their 2015 album Quaranta, which is a live-to-tape album made during their 40th anniversary year. The song is in dialect but seems to be celebrating the arrival of spring.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canzoniere_Grecanico_Salentino

RIP Mercy: Fiamma Fumana and "Mercy is Dead"

Mercy is Dead is the title of our random song for today, by the Italian group Fiamma Fumana. Formed 1999, the band mixes traditional Italian music, particularly the female vocal tradition of Northern Italy, with electronica. Their name translates as "flame fog" or "fire mist." They started out as a trio, but added two members for their second album, and use a mix of modern, traditional and electronic instrumentation. Mercy is Dead can be found on their 2003 album Home. The song is an anti-fascist protest song.

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiamma_Fumana; http://www.roguefolk.bc.ca/concerts/fiammafumana

She's Your Venus: Mau Mau and "Venus Nabalera"

Today's random song is Venus Nabalera by Mau Mau.  They are a group that formed in Turin, Italy in 1991, and they have released seven albums, two EPs and seven singles to date.  Their name, in the Piedmont region dialect, can mean "one who comes from afar."   The name also references the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya that challenged the British colonial rule. The band mixes African and Latin musical traditions. Venus Nabalera is from their 2000 release Safari Beach and can also be found on the various artists compilation Putumayo Presents: World Lounge (2002).

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mau_Mau_(band)

South of the Border: Paolo Conte and "Sudamerica"

Paolo Conte performs today's random song, Sudamerica. Conte was born in Asti in the Piedmont region of Italy, and he began his music career as a vibraphone player traveling in local and touring bands. He started writing songs early on in his career with his brother Giorgio but eventually began writing on his own. His star rose in the 60s and 70s as he was the main creative songwriter behind hits of other well-known Italian artists. His solo career commenced in 1974. His songs are known for being evocative of colorful and dreamy Italian and Mediterranean sounds. His music is often jazzy, reminiscent of South America and French singers, and filled with a wistful melancholy. His music has also been used in many movies. Sudamerica can be found on his 2003 CD Reveries. The video shows an encore during his performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

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For the Homies: The Pleb and "One for Senegal"

Today's random tune is by Moreno Visini from Italy whose music comes by way of Africa. Also known as The Pleb and DJ Zeb), Visini is from from Northern Italy but left home at age 14 and ended up in London, where he learned electronic programming and sequencing, and where he was heavily influenced by Asian and Arabic music. In the mid 1980s, he was invited to join the American alt-rock band The Indians, but after they disbanded in 1994, he went back to experimentation with electronica and world music. This song, One for Senegal was inspired by the song Amadou Tilo by Senegalese band Touré Kunda in honor of a fallen brother who had died of a heart attack on stage in 1983. Visini heard it late one night in his apartment and was transfixed. He sampled the song, a mostly a capella, rootsy style of track, and put a funky Afrobeat drum rhythm and guitar riffs under it. The surviving members of the band have greatly admired Visini's interpretation of their song. You can find One for Senegal on the compilation CD Putumayo Presents: African Groove (2003).

Cracking Down: The Modena City Ramblers and "Giro di Vite"

Italian band Modena City Ramblers brings us the tune Giro di Vite for our random tune today. Started as a hobby in 1991 by a group of friends that wanted to play Irish music together, the Modena City Ramblers (or MCR) is an Italian folk band heavily influenced by Celtic themes and is often classified as folk rock. A band with an open lineup, they have had several people leave and return sporadically. They are outspoken in their left wing politics, and their lyrics often speak out against the Mafia and fascism. They have released 14 albums and 5 EPs. Giro di Vite is from their second album, 1996's La Grande Famiglia.