Southern-Italian Americans are an ‘a-historical people’. Near seventeen million Americans of southern Italian descent have become a ‘history-less people’ forced to define themselves culturally in terms of ‘food’, because the history of the Italian people south of Rome, unlike many other ethnic/nation groups in America, is virtually non-existent in the American education system.
Italian singer-songwriter Peppe Voltarelli comes out of this tradition, putting a distinctly modern and Italian twist on it. Hailing from Calabria (that's the toe of Italy's boot), Voltarelli sings his tales with a distinctly Calabrian point of view and dialect, pointing out the hypocrisy and deep political corruption in one of Italy's most troubled regions, but balancing that with a dash of humor and catchy melodies often delivered on acoustic guitar.
New concerts ( June 25 – July 14) with Leading Band in Revival of Salento Region's Mesmerizing "Spider Dance" Music. Expands Global Audience for Centuries-Old Tradition
Un'estate in giallo in Italia. Con libri nuovi e una produzioone e molto convincente
Visita dell'ex premier polacco e leader di Solidarnosc tra spiritualità del Volto Santo e la memoria dei minatori periti a Marcinelle
David di Donatello per il talento abruzzese che nel 2008 ha vinto il primo Ciak d'oro con il film "La ragazza del lago" di Andrea Molaioli e il Premio Aits per il film Tv "Maria Montessori" di Gianluca Tavarelli
June 10, was Italian-American Day in Albany. Every year the New York Conference of Italian American Legislators holds an annual conference. And not many people are aware of the number of Italian-American legislators in New York State. This election cycle there are 49
Concrete Temple Theatre presents the World Premiere of Geppetto, written and directed by Renee Philippi, performed and designed by Carlo Adinolfi, with original music composed by Lewis Flinn and performed live by cellist Jeanette Stenson. The play draws inspiration from Pinocchio, The Old Man and the Sea and the inspiring true story of double-amputee Hugh Herr’s incredible return to rock climbing, Geppetto explores resilience and ingenuity in the face of loss and change.