Italian Folk Songs and Dances
Various Artists
The southern Italian folk songs on this album probably sound fairly similar to those of the 13th century, when troubadours entertained the King of Naples and Sicily. The songs and instrumental numbers include love songs, dances, a lullaby, and one intended to drive away evil spirits. Liner notes feature photographs of traditional scenes and descriptions of each tune as well as lyrics, as sung and translated into English.
Track Listing
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101
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Sicilia Bedda (Beautiful Sicily) | n/a | 2:30 | |
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102
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Napule Bella (Beautiful Naples) | n/a | 2:01 | |
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103
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Carettiera - Wagon Driver's Song | n/a | 2:54 | |
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104
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Cummari Aviti Vistu un Iaduzzu? ("Auntie, Did You See a Little Rooster?") | n/a | 1:37 | |
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105
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Mattinata Cagliaritana ("Morning Hours in Cagliare") | n/a | 2:20 | |
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106
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Picoroso di Tosca - Albanese Waltz | n/a | 1:44 | |
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201
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Cicerenella - Neapolitan Love Song | n/a | 1:09 | |
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202
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Ninna Ninna - Lullaby | n/a | 3:46 | |
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203
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Gioco dello Scarrafone (The Black Beetle Game) | n/a | 1:14 | |
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204
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Trallallera - Sardinian Folk Song | n/a | 3:04 | |
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205
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Serenata alla Bella Dormente (Serenade to a Beautiful Sleeping Woman) | n/a | 1:39 | |
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206
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Stornello Baresi ("Stornello" from Bari) | n/a | 1:25 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
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400 Years of Folk MusicStephen Addiss and Bill Crofut
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Sicily: Music for the Holy WeekVarious Artists
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Italian Folk Music, Vol.5: Naples and CampaniaVarious Artists
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La Divina Commedia (The Inferno) - Dante Alighieri: Read by ...Enrico de Negri
