The Rough Guide to the Music of Italy Review

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.

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

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