PIAZZA REPUBBLICA
9:15 pm
THE BRIGANDS OF TERRA D'OTRANTO
to follow
ALLA BUA
Penultimate appointment of the itinerant on Aug. 21 in Martignano in Piazza Della Repubblica. The musical web that for the month of August has crossed 19 municipalities of Salento, with as many as 50 appointments to discover the richness and beauty of Salento's historic centers, following the overwhelming rhythm of the pizzica, is about to experience its highlight on Aug. 24 in Melpignano (Le), a long night enlivened by the creative multiverse of Maestro Concertatore Shablo and great artists.
9:15 p.m. I BRIGANTI DI TERRA D'OTRANTO
The musical group “Briganti di Terra d'Otranto” was born in the summer of 2001 in Martignano, a small town in Grecìa Salentina, in the province of Lecce, within the Associazione Tradizioni e Musica di Terra d'Otranto. From the beginning, the group has turned its interest to the performance, re-adaptation and interpretation of traditional Salento songs, enriching the repertoire with original compositions that respect the sounds of traditional instruments and the modulation of voices. The lineup features the female voice of Antonella Esposito, the 12-string guitar and voice of Giovanni Sperti, the violin and voice of Christian Palma, the flute and piccolo of Stefano Blanco, the tambourine of Andrea Cappello and Cristian Palano's accordion and mouth harmonica. Rounding out the group is the overwhelming pizzica dance of Sarah Raffaella Montedoro. Together, the Briganti di Terra d'Otranto create a blend of timbres and sounds that alternate and chase each other, always maintaining strong ties to tradition and resisting easy modern contaminations. Over the course of their now 20-year career, the Briganti di Terra d'Otranto have held numerous concerts in Salento, Italy and Europe, pushing as far as Asia. Their music has been featured in several radio and television broadcasts, helping to make the rich musical tradition of Salento known and appreciated by an ever-growing audience.
ALLA BUA
Alla Bua, a group born out of Gigi Toma's passion for Salento folk music, represent a fusion of tradition and innovation. Formed in the patrols of the historic feast of San Rocco in Torrepaduli and the Easter singing nights of Santu Lazzaru, the group's six members, from different towns in Salento, share the legacy of popular music learned in their homes. The name “Alla Bua” comes from an ancient Southern Salento expression used to accompany work or love songs, and means “other way” or “other cure.”
This philosophy is reflected in their music, which serves as a remedy for the ills of the past, such as the taranta bite, and as a cure for the frenzy of modern society, through the pizzica pizzica, a liberating and energetic dance. On stage, Alla Bua offer a show characterized by a strong and almost violent rhythm, with Fiore Maggiulli's tambourine, the intertwined notes of Francesco Coluccia's accordion, the vibrant melodies of Emanuele Massafra's violin, Dario Marti's granite guitar and the sweetness of Irene Toma's oboe and guitar. Their music is a fusion of diverse influences, from classical to rock, that continually renew the traditional Salento repertoire. In recent years, the group has enriched its repertoire with original songs that reflect both the tradition and the innovative spirit of the group, offering the audience a musical “cure” that combines past and present in an engaging and festive experience. Group members:Irene Toma (oboe and voice), Francesco Coluccia (accordion), Fiore Maggiulli (tambourine and voice), Dario Marti (guitar and voice), Emanuele Massafra (violin), Gianni Dell'Anna (sound engineer).
Theme of the 2024 edition of the Festival is Responsibility. After the passing of the great masters of folk music Luigi Chiriatti, Daniele Durante, Giovanna Marini, the Festival presents the folk revival groups that over the years have inherited the rich heritage of traditional songs and are constantly experimenting with new connections.
The Ragnatela della Taranta continues on: Aug. 22 Martano with groups from Faeto and Celle San Vito in the province of Foggia: La Corale la nuova Provenza and Terra Nostra Folk, followed by Hysterrae and Ashèblasta. Extra Festival August 25 La Notte delle Ronde in Galatina.
FREE ADMISSION
The Itinerant Festival is a cultural project of the La Notte della Taranta Foundation supported by the Region of Puglia and the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Unione dei Comuni della Grecìa salentina and the Diego Carpitella Institute.
The festival will travel at zero emissions with the contribution of Mercedes De Mariani Group. Artists and guests will travel in electric cars with respect for the environment.
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