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PIAZZA DUOMO

9:15 p.m.

JONICA POPOLARE

POPULAR ORCHESTRA "LA NOTTE DELLA TARANTA"

On August 9, the journey of the Itinerant Festival La Notte della Taranta, makes a stop in Ugento in Piazza Duomo. The festival, scheduled from Aug. 3 to 22, will involve 19 towns in Salento, offering 50 events that will allow people to discover the richness and beauty of Salento's historic centers to the pressing rhythm of the pizzica. Two concerts are planned for each stage, with the participation of 34 guest bands and three special concerts by the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta. In addition to music, there will also be room for dance with the show "Pizzica in Scena" and nine pizzica workshops, which will actively involve the public. This 27th edition promises to be extraordinary, consolidating La Notte della Taranta as the largest traveling festival in Italy. The festival promotes popular music as an emotional experience born from the encounter between different art forms, interweaving music and dance in a path of reflection and deepening. Each stage is a step toward the big Concertone on Aug. 24 in Melpignano (LE), a special evening marked by the creativity of Maestro Concertatore Shablo.

Opening the evening at 9:15 pm is the group Jonica Popolare. The group carries on a musical project born in 2017 from the idea of Rolli Salvatore, singer and founder of the band. The initial goal of the project was to re-evaluate the ancient songs that resonated in the Salento countryside, bringing to light a valuable part of the local musical tradition. Over time, and responding to the growing demand for more "modern" folk music, Jonica Popolare evolved its style. The group began to integrate nontraditional instruments, such as sax and trumpet, while maintaining rhythms and melodies that recall the old Salento and its rich history. Today, Jonica Popolare is an established and well-known group throughout Puglia. In 2020, they produced their first record, appearing on major television shows and participating in major events such as patronal festivals and festivals throughout Italy. In 2024, the group launched their first single "MaraVita," featuring dancer Laura Boccadamo. This new song represents another step forward in their continuous musical evolution, blending tradition and modernity into a unique sound experience. Jonica Popolare continues to pursue its commitment to promote and innovate Salento folk music, bridging the past and the present and involving an increasingly large and enthusiastic audience.

This is followed by the great show by the Popular Orchestra "La Notte della Taranta" with Alessandro Chiga, Roberto Chiga, Leonardo Cordella, Mario Esposito, Peppo Grassi, Antonio Marra, Alessandro Monteduro, Sergio Pizza, Giuseppe Gallone, Attilio Turrisi, Consuelo Alfieri, Salvatore Galeanda, Ninfa Giannuzzi. Founded in 2004, the Popular Orchestra "La Notte della Taranta" was born thanks to the initiative of Ambrogio Sparagna, an eclectic cultural witness active year-round in our country and around the world. This orchestra has become a formidable instrument of cultural promotion, representing a "world in the world" through its fascinating music. Over the years, the orchestra has grown and evolved, welcoming pizzica and folk music musicians from all over Salento. Today, it is composed of artists who carry on the musical tradition of Salento, mixing it with contemporary and international influences, thus creating a unique and engaging sound. The Popular Orchestra "La Notte della Taranta" not only promotes Salento music in Italy, but also brings its vibrant energy to international stages, captivating audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Thanks to their dedication and the talent of its members, the Orchestra continues to grow and spread the magic of pizzica and Salento folk music around the world.

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.

Ragnatela della Taranta continues on Aug. 10 Sant'Andrea - marina di Melendugno with Cesare Dell'Anna, Redi Hasa and Ekland Hasa and Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sound; Aug. 11 Sternatia with Mino De Santis and Stella Grande; Aug. 12 Carpignano Salentino with Edoardo Zimba and Enzo Petrachi & Folkband; Aug. 13 Galatone with Carmen Greco and Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino & Inude Pulse; Aug. 14 Lecce with Giancarlo Paglialunga's Arneo Tambourine Project and Antonio Amato Ensemble; Aug. 16 Soleto with Antonio Smiriglia and Gli Sciacuddhuzzi; Aug. 17 Galatina with Orchestra Popolare and Corpo di Ballo La Notte della Taranta, Aug. 18 Castrignano de' Greci with Nando Citarella & tamburi del Vesuvio and Salvatore Galeanda, Aug. 19 Alessano with Fonarà and Mascarimirì x 2, Aug. 20 Cutrofiano with Enza Pagliara and Kamafei, Aug. 21 Martignano with I Briganti di Terra d'Otranto and Alla Bua, 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.

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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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VIA XXV LUGLIO
8 p.m.
Pizzica workshop by the Taranta Dance Corps"
9:30 p.m.
TARANTARNEO
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OFFICINA ZOÉ

On August 8, the journey of the Itinerant Festival La Notte della Taranta, stops in Nardò on Via XXV Luglio. The Festival will cross from' August 3 to 22, 19 towns in Salento with 50 appointments to discover the richness and beauty of Salento's historic centers following the overwhelming rhythm of the pizzica. A journey that includes 2 concerts per stage with 34 guest groups and 3 special concerts by the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta. Space also for dance with the show Pizzica in Scena and 9 pizzica workshops that will involve the public.
A 27' edition that promises to be extraordinary and confirms La Notte della Taranta as the largest Italian traveling festival that promotes popular music as a score of emotions born from the dialogue between the arts, interweaving and creating reflections and insights with dance, stage after stage toward the August 24 Concertone in Melpignano (Le), toward the long night with the creative multiverse of Maestro Concertatore Shablo for an ambitious edition that moves from genre fusion to a mix of musical trends projecting the event, with its thousands of spectators, among the most anticipated events of the Italian summer.

At 9:30 p.m. the evening starts with the music of Tarantarneo. The group's name is not a simple reference to Taranta, one of the best-known symbols of Salento folk music, but represents a musical journey that unites the province of Taranto and the Land of Arneo. This territory stretches from San Pietro in Bevagna to Torre Inserraglio, encompassing the hinterland with Veglie, Leverano, Copertino and Nardò, and then going up through Avetrana and Manduria to the Mascia canal in Lizzano. TARANTARNEO's repertoire ranges from the indiavolata of Nardò to the Taranta of Lizzano, from the pizzica of Galatone to the Taranta of San Marzano. Each performance of the group is a journey where tradition and popular music blend with the energy of the audience, creating an atmosphere where time seems to stand still in a single shared emotion. The idea to form the group was born in 2017 from the friendship of seven friends from the provinces of Lecce and Taranto, with the aim of joining forces to research, study and pass on the common traditions of their lands. This shared passion for Salento music and culture has resulted in a project that combines tradition and innovation, carrying on the musical heritage of the area. Group members: Emanuele Liquori: drum and vocals, Francesco Pastorelli: drum and vocals, Daniele Giumentaro: accordion and vocals, Giovanni Alemanno: woodwinds, Cosimo Pastore: strings and vocals, Veronica Mele: dance, Andrea De Siena: dance.

Next on stage comes the music of Officina Zoè. They are considered the great fathers of Salento music, known for their ability to turn every performance into a pure pulse-pounding experience for dance and trance. Since 1993, this enthralling band, with its unmistakable sound, has become an ambassador of pizzica around the world. The secret of Officina Zoè's success lies in their constant search for trance and cyclicity, elements intrinsic to the arcane rhythm of tambourines and minimalist music and singing. This unique combination has allowed them to create new compositions that, while telling the story of today's world, remain deeply rooted in tradition. In 2022, Officina Zoè launched the project "Officina Zoè in IPNOTICA," where percussive rhythms, trance melodies, and evocative polyphony merge with electronics, creating a ritual that echoes as much the ancient mists of time as the electronic tribality of contemporary sound. During their career, Officina Zoè has recorded ten albums, including "Terra," "Sangue Vivo," "Miracle," "Crita," "Live in Japan," "Cursed Trouble," "Taranta Nera," "Mama Sirena," "Live in India," and "Incontri Live." In its 30-year history, the band has played at festivals, stages, squares and theaters on all continents, collaborating with numerous artists. Band members: Cinzia Marzo: vocals, flutes, tambourine, Donatello Pisanello: diatonic accordion, guitar, mandola, mouth harmonica, Lamberto Probo: tambourine, tamborra, various Salento percussion, Silvia Gallone: tambourine, vocals, Giorgio Doveri: violin, mandola, Luigi Panico: guitar, mandola, mouth harmonica. The lineup of "Officina Zoè in IPNOTICA" is enhanced by Manu PHL's electronic productions, adding another layer of depth and modernity to their already extraordinary music.

Theme of the 2024 edition of the Festival is Responsibility. After the passing of the great masters of popular music Luigi Chiriatti, Daniele Durante, and 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. 9 Ugento with Ionica Popolare and the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta; Aug. 10 Sant'Andrea - marina di Melendugno with Cesare Dell'Anna, Redi Hasa and Ekland Hasa and Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sound; Aug. 11 Sternatia with Mino De Santis and Stella Grande; Aug. 12 Carpignano Salentino with Edoardo Zimba and Enzo Petrachi & Folkband; Aug. 13 Galatone with Carmen Greco and Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino & Inude Pulse,  Aug. 14 Lecce with Giancarlo Paglialunga's Arneo Tambourine Project and Antonio Amato Ensemble, Aug. 16 Soleto with Antonio Smiriglia and Gli Sciacuddhuzzi, Aug. 17 Galatina with Orchestra Popolare and Corpo di Ballo La Notte della Taranta, Aug. 18 Castrignano de' Greci with Nando Citarella & tamburi del Vesuvio and Salvatore Galeanda, August 19 Alessano with Fonarà and Mascarimirì x 2, August 20 Cutrofiano with Enza Pagliara and Kamafei, August 21 Martignano with I Briganti di Terra d'Otranto and Alla Bua, August 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 with zero emissions with the contribution of Mercedes De Mariani Group. Artists and guests will travel in environmentally friendly electric cars.

LARGO VILLA COMUNALE

9:15 pm

THE DRUMMERS OF OTRANTO

SALENTINE HEART AND SOUL

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CONSUELO ALFIERI

In the heart of Grecìa Salentina, on Aug. 7 the traveling festival of La Notte della Taranta arrives in Zollino, where it will transform Largo Villa Comunale into a vibrant stage full of energy. From Aug. 3 to 22, with an extra festival stop on Aug. 25 in Galatina's historic center with La Notte delle Ronde, the festival will make stops in a total of 20 towns in Salento, offering more than 50 events that highlight the richness and beauty of local historic centers, all enlivened by the pulsating rhythm of the pizzica. At each stop, the public will be able to attend two concerts and enjoy three special performances by the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta. The festival is not limited to music: an important section is dedicated to dance, with the show "Pizzica in Scena" and nine pizzica workshops that will offer participants the opportunity to fully experience this tradition. In its 27th edition, La Notte della Taranta confirms itself as Italy's largest traveling festival, capable of fusing music and dance in an artistic dialogue that stimulates reflection and cultural insights. Each stage brings us closer to the grand finale, the August 24 Concertone in Melpignano (LE), a night of creativity led by Maestro Concertatore Shablo. In recent days it has been announced that the Melpignano Concertone will feature a first guest, the revelation artist of 2024, Angelina Mango.

9:15 p.m. I Tamburellisti di Otranto: young guardians of the Salento tradition

Massimo Panarese, a Salento musician, founded the "Tamburellisti di Otranto" in 2009 to protect and pass on Salento's musical traditions to future generations. This initiative involved forty children who are passionate about music and talented in playing the tambourine, creating a mix of pure energy that links back to the region's cultural roots. The group, which was formed by the "Music...ando" Artistic-Cultural Association, has grown rapidly from a small nucleus of 13 young tambourine players to now have 55 members. The "Tamburellisti di Otranto" have become a unique phenomenon in the national music scene, attracting attention and admiration for their authenticity and engaging rhythms. Their shows are a tribute to the land of Salento, including folk songs and cultural tributes, such as thesong dedicated to Don Tonino Bello. Their mastery of the stage is amazing, combining energy, passion and talent under Panarese's careful guidance. The result is a picture of young musicians who, through music, express their sociality and give sincere emotions to the audience.

Consuelo Alfieri: "Siroco"

Next comes to the stage the music of Consuelo Alfieri and band with the musical project "Siroco" stands out for its ability to celebrate the rich tradition of Salento folk music, mixing ancient melodies and engaging rhythms with contemporary sounds. The name "Siroco," inspired by the warm desert wind blowing in the Mediterranean, perfectly reflects the essence of this group: a deep connection with the musical roots of Salento and a projection into new sonic frontiers. Each performance of "Siroco" is an exciting journey through the culture and traditions of Salento, guided by the infectious energy of the artists who make up the group. The audience is invited to live a unique musical experience, where past and present come together in a harmonious embrace of sounds and emotions. The goal of "Siroco" is to preserve and spread Salento folk music both nationally and internationally. With their passion, dedication and artistry, the artists of "Siroco" bring the magic and authenticity of Salento's musical traditions to a growing audience, conveying a message of unity and connection through music. The band is made up of talented musicians Consuelo Alfieri (accordion and vocals), Giuseppe Astore (violin and vocals), Sergio Pizza (frame drums), Giacomo Contaldo (guitar), and Carlo Massarelli (woodwinds), Gianmarco Alfieri (accordion and violin), and Serena Pellegrino (dance). Together, these artists create a symphony of sounds that makes each performance of "Siroco" an unforgettable event.

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: Aug. 8 Nardò with Tarantarneo and Officina Zoè; Aug. 9 Ugento with Ionica Popolare and the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta; Aug. 10 Sant'Andrea - marina di Melendugno with Cesare Dell'Anna, Redi Hasa and Ekland Hasa and Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sound; Aug. 11 Sternatia with Mino De Santis and Stella Grande; Aug. 12 Carpignano Salentino with Edoardo Zimba and Enzo Petrachi & Folkband; Aug. 13 Galatone with Carmen Greco and Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino & Inude Pulse; Aug. 14 Lecce with Giancarlo Paglialunga's Arneo Tambourine Project and Antonio Amato Ensemble; Aug. 16 Soleto with Antonio Smiriglia and Gli Sciacuddhuzzi; Aug. 17 Galatina with Orchestra Popolare and Corpo di Ballo La Notte della Taranta; Aug. 18 Castrignano de' Greci with Nando Citarella & Vesuvio drums and Salvatore Galeanda, 

Aug. 19 Alessano with Fonarà and Mascarimirì x 2, Aug. 20 Cutrofiano with Enza Pagliara and Kamafei, Aug. 21 Martignano with I Briganti di Terra d'Otranto and Alla Bua, 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 environmentally friendly electric cars.

PIAZZA PIO XXII

9:15 p.m.
PINO INGROSSO in A MIMMO tribute to Domenico Modugno on the 30th anniversary of his death
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LI STRITTULI

On August 6, the journey of the Itinerant Festival La Notte della Taranta, makes a stop in Cursi Piazza Pio XII. This 27th edition of the festival, which runs from Aug. 3 to 22 (extra festival stop on Aug. 25 in Galatina with La Notte delle Ronde), will cross 19 towns in Salento, offering as many as 50 events to explore the richness and beauty of Salento's historic centers. Each stage features two concerts, with the participation of 34 guest bands, as well as three special performances by the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta. There will be no shortage of space for dance with the show "Pizzica in Scena" and nine pizzica workshops, which will actively involve the public, allowing them to experience the energy of the Taranta firsthand. By promoting Salento folk music, the festival creates an exciting dialogue between the arts, weaving music and dance into a path of reflection and discovery. Each stage brings us closer and closer to the grand final Concertone, scheduled for August 24 in Melpignano (LE), a special evening directed by Maestro Concertatore Shablo.The Notte della Taranta is not only a celebration of traditional music, but also a stage for sonic innovations, confirming itself as a festival that knows how to renew itself and captivate the audience with its vibrant energy and its ability to unite past and present in a single, extraordinary musical experience.

Opening the evening at 9:15 p.m., the show "A Mimmo," conceived and written by Pino Ingrosso in musical collaboration with guitarist Salvatore Casaluce, pays tribute to the great Domenico Modugno on the 30th anniversary of his death. Pino Ingrosso, a Salento artist known to the general public for his 20-year collaboration with Oscar winner Nicola Piovani, created this show to celebrate the legendary Apulian singer-songwriter. "To Mimmo" sees Pino Ingrosso, (vocals and guitar), Salvatore Casaluce (guitars) and Daniela Guercia (reciting voice and percussion) retracing Modugno's greatest hits, presenting them to the audience with authenticity and simplicity, without frills or special effects. The performance is enriched with anecdotes, stories and trivia about the famous artist's long career. The performance creates a deep connection between Ingrosso and Modugno, linked not only by their common Salento origin, but also by Ingrosso's extraordinary vocal and interpretative talents, who emerges as the natural witness of the great "Mimmo Modugno."

The show promises to be an exciting journey through Modugno's music and life, offering the audience a unique opportunity to relive the most significant moments of the singer-songwriter's career through the heartfelt and genuine interpretations of Pino Ingrosso and the talent of his collaborators.
Next comes the music of Li Strittuli. The Salento folk music troupe, was born in 1996, emerging during a period of great rediscovery of Salento's musical tradition. The members of the group, linked by years of shared musical studies, embarked on a journey of not only instrumental but also cultural exploration, in search of almost forgotten sounds. Using typical instruments such as the violin, accordion, guitar and Salento frame drum, they brought authentic folk music back to life. After a few years of activity, the group decided to focus their research on traditional songs from the Brindisi area, with particular attention to their hometown of San Pancrazio Salentino. This research brought the members of "Li Strittuli" into contact with local elders, who shared with them a valuable musical repertoire that had been shelved for years. From this collaboration emerged some of the most beautiful songs, which today enrich the group's lineup. 

The main goal of "Li Strittuli" is to offer a journey into Salento folk music, through genres such as pizzica pizzica, pizzica tarantata, love stornelli and songs of work and protest. The group has participated in numerous popular music festivals and made several television appearances. Prominent among their awards is winning the memorial dedicated to Luigi Stifani, a famous violinist of the tarantate. In addition, they collaborated with Andrea Sacco, renowned Gargano cantor, and were guests at London's Business Design Centre on the occasion of "Sicily Fest." At a time when musical fashions change rapidly, "Li Strittuli" remain faithful to the Salento tradition, offering a repertoire devoid of modern contamination. Their commitment is clear: to preserve and enhance the authentic beauty of Salento folk music, convinced that it needs no transformation to be appreciated.

The theme of the 2024 edition of the Festival is Responsibility. After the passing of the great masters of popular music Luigi Chiriatti, Daniele Durante, and 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. 7, Zollino with I Tamburellisti di Otranto and Consuelo Alfieri; Aug. 8, Nardò with Tarantarneo and Officina Zoè; Aug. 9, Ugento with Ionica Popolare and the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta; August 10 Sant'Andrea - marina di Melendugno with Cesare Dell'Anna, Redi Hasa and Ekland Hasa and Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sound; August 11 Sternatia with Mino De Santis and Stella Grande; August 12 Carpignano Salentino with Edoardo Zimba and Enzo Petrachi & Folkband; Aug. 13 Galatone with Carmen Greco and Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino & Inude Pulse; Aug. 14 Lecce with Giancarlo Paglialunga's Arneo Tambourine Project and Antonio Amato Ensemble; Aug. 16 Soleto with Antonio Smiriglia and Gli Sciacuddhuzzi; Aug. 17 Galatina with Orchestra Popolare and Corpo di Ballo La Notte della Taranta, Aug. 18 Castrignano de' Greci with Nando Citarella & tamburi del Vesuvio and Salvatore Galeanda, Aug. 19 Alessano with Fonarà and Mascarimirì x 2, Aug. 20 Cutrofiano with Enza Pagliara and Kamafei, Aug. 21 Martignano with I Briganti di Terra d'Otranto and Alla Bua, 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 environmentally friendly electric cars.

FALCONE AND BORSELLINO SQUARE

9:15 p.m. MAKARÌA

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SCAZZACATARANTE in VAMPA

Third stop of the Itinerant Festival La Notte della Taranta on August 5 in Sogliano Cavour, in Piazza Falcone e Borsellino with Makarìa and Scazzacatarante.

At 9:15 p.m., opening the evening in Sogliano will be Makarìa with Viaggio nella Tradizione. The group was founded in May 2022, with the intention of promoting traditional music from Salento. The lineup consists of Claudio Vincenti, who plays the frame drum and sings; Giulio Colazzo, who plays the accordion and sings; Alex Santoro, also on frame drum; and Andrea Foggetti, who plays guitar and mandola. Their concert will offer a musical journey through the most popular songs of the Salento tradition, starting from the sounds of the lower Salento to those of the upper Salento. This will be enriched by dance performances by Erika Giordano and Mina Vita, who will accompany the audience on this cultural and musical journey.

Next, the group The Scazzacatarante musical group will perform on stage. Born in 1998 in Galatina, when a group of friends, united by a passion for pizzica pizzica, decided to carry on the Salento folk tradition. With a pinch of innovation, a strong charisma and a team spirit, they perform in the most important squares of Salento and beyond, trying to make the pressing rhythm of the pizzica-taranta known in Italy and around the world.Victor Hugo said that "the heart lives as long as it has something to love, just as fire lives as long as it has something to burn." But how long can a fire burn? That of Scazzacatarante has been burning for a good 25 years, melting and animating this well-known Salento pizzica group and pouring its warmth and energy into the audience, and there could not have been a more apt title for the band's new song, released last April: "VAMPA." It is the song of a burning and living feeling. It expresses the love of a man for a woman, but it is also a metaphor for the passion that holds the group firmly together. On the rhythms of traditional pizzica, with an orchestral inspiration thanks to the presence of winds and strings in the recording, Scazzacatarante give voice to that torment of love that does not find the courage to manifest itself and lingers on the doorstep of the beloved. "De nanti casa tua iu passu e spassu, mo cu te visciu pe nu paru d'ore": this is precisely the sweet restlessness of those who love and are silent, the cross and delight of every unexpressed love. Anyone who has felt at least once that flame in his or her chest cannot help but recognize himself or herself in the feeling that travels through the verses of "Vampa," cannot help but see himself or herself in those sighs, in the warmth of those tears of love, in the hope of one day seeing the deep ardor of a soul that does not give itself peace corresponded. Group members:Tony Taranta (Drum and Voice); Davide Donno (Drums and Voice), Luca Congedo (Drums), Matteo Gaballo (Violin), Lorenzo Codazzo (Bass), Pantaleo De Pascalis (Accordion), Roberto Margari (Clarinet and Sax), Giorgio Giaracuni (Trumpet).

From August 3 to 22, the festival will travel through 19 towns in Salento, offering 50 appointments to discover the richness and beauty of Salento's historic centers, following the overwhelming rhythm of the pizzica. The journey will feature two concerts at each stop, with the participation of 34 guest groups and three special concerts by the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta. In addition to music, there will be room for dance with the show "Pizzica in Scena" and nine pizzica workshops involving the public.

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. 6, Cursi with Pino Ingrosso and Li Strittuli; Aug. 7, Zollino with I Tamburellisti di Otranto and Consuelo Alfieri; Aug. 8, Nardò with Tarantarneo and Officina Zoè; Aug. 9, Ugento with Ionica Popolare and the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta; August 10 Sant'Andrea - marina di Melendugno with Cesare Dell'Anna, Redi Hasa and Ekland Hasa and Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sound; August 11 Sternatia with Mino De Santis and Stella Grande; August 12 Carpignano Salentino with Edoardo Zimba and Enzo Petrachi & Folkband; Aug. 13 Galatone with Carmen Greco and Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino & Inude Pulse, Aug. 14 Lecce with Giancarlo Paglialunga's Arneo Tambourine Project and Antonio Amato Ensemble, Aug. 16 Soleto with Antonio Smiriglia and Gli Sciacuddhuzzi, Aug. 17 Galatina with Orchestra Popolare and Corpo di Ballo La Notte della Taranta, Aug. 18 Castrignano de' Greci with Nando Citarella & tamburi del Vesuvio and Salvatore Galeanda, Aug. 19 Alessano with Fonarà and Mascarimirì x 2, Aug. 20 Cutrofiano with Enza Pagliara and Kamafei, Aug. 21 Martignano with I Briganti di Terra d'Otranto and Alla Bua, 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.

On August 25, extra festival stop in Galatina in the historic center with La Notte delle Ronde.

Stage after stage, the festival leads toward the August 24 Concertone in Melpignano (Le), a long night enlivened by the creative multiverse of Maestro Concertatore Shablo in which 2024 revelation artist Angelina Mango will take part as a super guest. The event will be broadcast live on Rai 3.

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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 with zero emissions with the contribution of Mercedes De Mariani Group. Artists and guests will travel in environmentally friendly electric cars.

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With a post on the official social channels of the Concertone, ANGELINA MANGO announced her participation in the Notte della Taranta. The artist will be a guest on August 24 at the Melpignano Concertone in Salento.

"Hi everyone, I'm Angelina Mango and I wanted to tell you that on August 24 I will be a guest at the Notte della Taranta in Melpignano in Puglia. I can't wait, I'm very excited, it's a great thing, a great honor for me to participate, so don't miss it!" With these words, the artist invited the Taranta people to participate in the event among the most anticipated of the Italian summer.

Concertmaster Shablo chose the revelation artist of 2024 to celebrate the theme of the 27th edition: generation Taranta.

Angelina Mango with ten platinum records, three gold records and more than 579 million audio and video streams, released her first unreleased album "poké melodrama" on May 31, which debuted directly at #1 on the FIMI/Gfk chart and was the best-selling and most listened to album of that week. Angelina Mango is the second Italian artist to reach #1 in 2024 in Italy on the FIMI/Gfk album charts, preceded only by Taylor Swift. "poké melodrama" contains the song "la noia," already triple platinum with more than 207 million audio and video streams, with which the singer-songwriter triumphed at the Sanremo Festival and represented Italy at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. "La noia" is the most listened to song ever on Spotify by an Italian solo artist and is also the most listened to Italian solo song abroad in 2024 on the platform. Angelina Mango is touring major festivals in Italy and Europe this summer and will continue in October with an Italian club tour - all sold out - and a European club tour in November that has sold out several dates.

On the Melpignano stage, Angelina will perform traditional Salento songs arranged in a contemporary key by Shablo and will give a brand new version of one of her most famous songs that will embrace the ancestral rhythm of the tambourine.

In the 2024 edition of La Notte della Taranta, the Concertone will celebrate the popular culture of Apulia from Sannicandro Garganico to Santa Maria di Leuca in a long journey of hypnotic pizziche, soundtracks of the magic of the places it passes through.

The Melpignano Concert will be broadcast live in prime time on RAI 3 and Rai Radio 2.

La Notte Della Taranta is a cultural project of the Fondazione Notte della Taranta supported by Regione Puglia and Pugliapromozione in collaboration with Unione dei Comuni della Grecìa salentina and Istituto Diego Carpitella.

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On August 4, the journey of the Itinerant Festival La Notte della Taranta, stops in Calimera at the Area Mercatale. The Festival will cross from' August 3 to 22, 19 municipalities of Salento with 50 events to discover the richness and beauty of Salento's historic centers following the overwhelming rhythm of the pizzica. A journey towards the Concertone di Melpignano scheduled for August 24, which includes 2 concerts per stage with 34 guest groups and 3 special concerts by the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta. Space will also be given to dance with the show Pizzica in Scena and 9 pizzica workshops that will involve the public.

The events scheduled in Salento's largest widespread festival share the goal of promoting, in a festive atmosphere, popular culture and the enhancement of the villages' rich architectural and artistic heritage. Each year, the Spider's Web concerts transform the area into a stage of inspiration, offering music and entertainment capable of stimulating reflection by celebrating identity. A unique experience for visitors who, thanks to the festival, also have the opportunity to discover the local food and wine offerings.

At 9:15 pm, the group I Trainieri will open the evening. Born in the spring of 2015, composed of members from different musical backgrounds. I Trainieri call themselves "transporters of songs," performing songs from the Salento folk tradition, with a repertoire that mainly includes pizziche and ballads. Currently, the group consists of eight people, including musicians and singers: male and female voices, tambourines, accordion, guitar, violin and mandolin.

Next, the musical group I Calanti will perform on stage. Composed of five young musicians and two pairs of dancers, I Calanti renew a family musical tradition, in which a passion for Salento's culture and folk traditions gave birth to this ensemble. In 2023, the group celebrated 25 years of activity. The Calanti have participated in numerous festivals, reviews and television programs on Sky, Rai and Mediaset, bringing their music to Italy and abroad. Recently, they presented their seventh album entitled "Varcu." This leads them on an increasingly intense and exciting musical journey.

Theme of the 2024 edition of the Festival is Responsibility. It is a journey of discovery of the musical revival groups that in Salento continue, thanks to new connections, to spread the value of the immense intangible heritage.

The Ragnatela della Taranta continues on: Aug. 5 Sogliano Cavour with Makaria and Scazzacatarante; Aug. 6 Cursi with Pino Ingrosso and Li Strittuli; Aug. 7 Zollino with I Tamburellisti di Otranto and Consuelo Alfieri; Aug. 8 Nardò with Tarantarneo and Officina Zoè; Aug. 9 Ugento with Ionica Popolare and the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta; August 10 Sant'Andrea - marina di Melendugno with Cesare Dell'Anna, Redi Hasa and Ekland Hasa and Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sound; August 11 Sternatia with Mino De Santis and Stella Grande; August 12 Carpignano Salentino with Edoardo Zimba and Enzo Petrachi & Folkband; Aug. 13 Galatone with Carmen Greco and Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino & Inude Pulse; Aug. 14 Lecce with Giancarlo Paglialunga's Arneo Tambourine Project and Antonio Amato Ensemble; Aug. 16 Soleto with Antonio Smiriglia and Gli Sciacuddhuzzi; Aug. 17 Galatina with Orchestra Popolare and Corpo di Ballo La Notte della Taranta, Aug. 18 Castrignano de' Greci with Nando Citarella & tamburi del Vesuvio and Salvatore Galeanda, Aug. 19 Alessano with Fonarà and Mascarimirì x 2, Aug. 20 Cutrofiano with Enza Pagliara and Kamafei, Aug. 21 Martignano with I Briganti di Terra d'Otranto and Alla Bua, 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. On August 25 in Galatina, extra festival date with La Notte delle Ronde in the historic center.

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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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VITTORIA SQUARE

7 p.m. from the Flying Castle: Taranta in parade - the streets of the Land of Remorse.

8 p.m. Pizzica workshop by the Taranta Dance Corps.

9:15 pm Radizi with Cal Y Cemento

to follow.

Popular Orchestra "La Notte della Taranta"

It will start on August 3 from Corigliano d'Otranto, as per tradition, the long journey of the Itinerant Festival La Notte della Taranta, which will cross from August 3 to 22, 19 municipalities of Salento with 50 appointments to discover the richness and beauty of Salento's historic centers following the overwhelming rhythm of the pizzica. A journey that includes 2 concerts per stage with 34 guest groups and 3 special concerts by the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta. Space also for dance with the show Pizzica in Scena and 9 pizzica workshops that will involve the public.

A 27' edition that promises to be extraordinary and confirms La Notte della Taranta as the largest Italian traveling festival that promotes popular music as a score of emotions born from the dialogue between the arts, interweaving and creating reflections and insights with dance, stage after stage toward the August 24 Concertone in Melpignano (Le), toward the long night with the creative multiverse of Maestro Concertatore Shablo for an ambitious edition that moves from genre fusion to a mix of musical trends projecting the event, with its thousands of spectators, among the most anticipated events of the Italian summer.

Opening the Festival in Corigliano d'Otranto at 7 p.m. is the Taranta in parade - the streets of the Land of Remorse. Musicians and dancers will perform along the streets of the historic center starting from the mezzanine floor of the Flying Castle.

At 8 p.m., a not-to-be-missed and long-awaited event for pizzica enthusiasts returns, the Pizzica Workshops curated by the Notte della Taranta Dance Corps. Corigliano will feature: Michaela Coluccia, Marco Martano, Serena Pellegrino and Andrea Caracuta. Sharing and participation are the key words of the meeting. Taranta dancers and dancers welcome guests in large inclusive and open circles accompanying the audience to discover the rhythm of the tambourine and the different expressions of the pizzica.

From 9:15 p.m. Victory Square lights up with the music of RADIZI - an Italian-Iberian duo based in Barcelona - puts on the show Cal Y Cemento, a mix of urban and rural. Past and present, rhythms, sounds and field recordings, meet and merge into a new hybrid sound between trance and tribal. Through electronics and new media, the instruments and traditional music of the Iberian Peninsula-from Castilla y Leon to Andalusia, via Asturias and Galicia-seek and experiment with new forms and new perspectives. Ramón Rodríguez Gómez: Iberian percussion, harp de boca, kanjira, electronics Francesco di Cristofaro: Sanabresa, Alistana and Galician bagpipes, flutes, electronics.

This is followed by the big show by the Popular Orchestra "La Notte della Taranta" with tambourine players Alessandro Chiga, Carlo De Pascali and Sergio Pizza, Mario Esposito - bass, Gianluca Longo - mandola, Antonio Marra - drums, Gianluca Milanese - woodwinds, Alessandro Monteduro - percussion, Leonardo Cordella - accordion, Attilio Turrisi - chitarra battente and singers Consuelo Alfieri, Salvatore Galeanda and Ninfa Giannuzzi. Young anthropologist musician Peppo Grassi conducts the orchestra.

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: August 4 Calimera with I Trainieri and I Calanti; August 5 Sogliano Cavour with Makaria and Scazzacatarante; August 6 Cursi with Pino Ingrosso and Li Strittuli; August 7 Zollino with I Tamburellisti di Otranto and Consuelo Alfieri; August 8 Nardò with Tarantarneo and Officina Zoè; Aug. 9 Ugento with Ionica Popolare and the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta; Aug. 10 Sant'Andrea - marina di Melendugno with Cesare Dell'Anna, Redi Hasa and Ekland Hasa and Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sound; Aug. 11 Sternatia with Mino De Santis and Stella Grande; Aug. 12 Carpignano Salentino with Edoardo Zimba and Enzo Petrachi & Folkband; Aug. 13 Galatone with Carmen Greco and Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino & Inude Pulse; Aug. 14 Lecce with Giancarlo Paglialunga's Arneo Tambourine Project and Antonio Amato Ensemble; Aug. 16 Soleto with Antonio Smiriglia and Gli Sciacuddhuzzi; Aug. 17 Galatina with Orchestra Popolare and Corpo di Ballo La Notte della Taranta; Aug. 18 Castrignano de' Greci with Nando Citarella & Vesuvio drums and Salvatore Galeanda, 

Aug. 19 Alessano with Fonarà and Mascarimirì x 2, Aug. 20 Cutrofiano with Enza Pagliara and Kamafei, Aug. 21 Martignano with I Briganti di Terra d'Otranto and Alla Bua, 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.

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Kicking off in Corigliano d’Otranto with the Orchestra Popolare.
Tributes to Domenico Modugno, Giovanni Marini, and Annabella Rossi.
Special closing in Martano with the young participants of the Matria 2 project.

THE THEME OF THIS EDITION:
RESPONSIBILITY

The long journey of the Itinerant Festival The Night of the Taranta will start on August 3 from Corigliano d’Otranto and will cross 19 municipalities in Salento, with a final stop at the Concertone in Melpignano scheduled for August 24.
50 events for the festival that has established itself for its itinerant format: discovering the richness and beauty of the historic centers of Salento following the captivating rhythm of pizzica. A journey that includes 2 concerts per stop with 34 guest groups and 3 special concerts by the Orchestra Popolare Notte della Taranta. There will also be space for dance with the show Pizzica in Scena and 9 pizzica workshops that will engage the audience. The Festival will open in Corigliano d’Otranto with Taranta in Parade - The Ways of the Land of Remorse. Musicians and dancers will perform along the streets of the historic center, starting from the atrium of the Castello Volante.
"The itinerant festival represents an authentic laboratory of excellence where different forms of art meet," says Massimo Bray, president of the La Notte della Taranta Foundation. "A fundamental festival for the territories it crosses. It constitutes the perfect synthesis of our vision of culture: solid foundations anchored in the past and a constant projection into the future. A widespread festival capable of enhancing the cultural and artistic heritage of Salento, which is by nature welcoming and plural. A program that unfolds around the theme of responsibility involving artists, opinions, and expertise with original points of view. We resume the journey, stop by stop, of the knowledge of the revival groups and expand the offer on dance with many pizzica workshops that invite visitors to participate, forming those impromptu communities, a contemporary mirror of popular tradition."
MUSIC
The Ragnatela concerts start on August 3 in Corigliano d’Otranto with the Italo-Iberian duo Radizi. The stop will also host the Corpo di Ballo della Taranta and the Orchestra Popolare Notte della Taranta; August 4 in Calimera with I Trainieri and I Calanti; August 5 in Sogliano Cavour with Makaria and Scazzacatarante; August 6 in Cursi with Pino Ingrosso and Li Strittuli; August 7 in Zollino with I Tamburellisti di Otranto and Consuelo Alfieri; August 8 in Nardò with Tarantarneo and Officina Zoè; August 9 in Ugento with Ionica Popolare and the Orchestra Popolare Notte della Taranta; August 10 in Sant’Andrea - marina of Melendugno with Cesare Dell’Anna, Redi Hasa, Ekland Hasa, and Antonio Castrignanò & Taranta Sound; August 11 in Sternatia with Mino De Santis and Stella Grande; August 12 in Carpignano Salentino with Edoardo Zimba and Enzo Petrachi & Folkband; August 13 in Galatone with Carmen Greco and Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino & Inude Pulse; August 14 in Lecce with Arneo Tambourine Project by Giancarlo Paglialunga and Antonio Amato Ensemble; August 16 in Soleto with Antonio Smiriglia and Gli Sciacuddhuzzi; August 17 in Galatina with Orchestra Popolare and Corpo di Ballo La Notte della Taranta; August 18 in Castrignano de’ Greci with Nando Citarella & tamburi del Vesuvio and Salvatore Galeanda; August 19 in Alessano with Fonarà and Mascarimirì x 2; August 20 in Cutrofiano with Enza Pagliara and Kamafei; August 21 in Martignano with I Briganti di Terra d’Otranto and Alla Bua; August 22 in Martano with La Corale la nuova Provenza Terra Nostra Folk, Hysterrae, and Ashèblasta.
DANCE
The show Pizzica in Scena is a journey of knowledge of Salento's dance. Curated by the Corpo di Ballo della Taranta, it explores the three choreutic movements linked to the rhythm of pizzica: tarantata, courtship, and scherma. The show will be presented in Galatina on August 17. Sharing and participation are the key words of the pizzica workshops scheduled in Corigliano d’Otranto on August 3, in Nardò on August 8, in Ugento on August 9, in Galatone on August 13, in Lecce on August 14, on August 16 in Soleto, on August 17 in Galatina, on August 18 in Cutrofiano, and on August 20 in Castrignano de Greci. The Balconate also return, dance performances from the balconies of the historic center of Soleto on August 16: at the end of the concerts scheduled at the stop, the audience will be invited to walk through the streets of the village in the middle of the night.
THEME
Each year the Festival addresses a theme that characterizes and runs through the entire edition. "It is the festival of heritage," says artistic coordinator Fabio Chiriatti, "or rather of responsibility. There is no doubt that the historical moment we are called to live is characterized by rapid social, cultural, and costume changes. Alongside changing ways and fashions, we witness the disappearance of masters, such as Giovanna Marini. For many years we have looked for fathers and mothers, now it is time to recognize ourselves in these roles, accepting responsibility towards the sons and daughters of Salento: going on stage with a revival repertoire linked to tradition is not just a moment of joy and singing, but carries the inevitable responsibility of saying. Singing is affirming."
SPECIAL PROJECTS
On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of Annabella Rossi's death in Galatina on August 17, in Piazza Dante Alighieri in the former Convent of the Poor Clares, the presentation of the book Il Colpo di sole e altri scritti sul Salento published by Kurumuny is scheduled. The curator of the book, Vincenzo Esposito, Leandro Ventura, and Stefania Baldinotti from the Institute for Cultural and Intangible Heritage will participate.
On August 20 in Castrignano de’ Greci, Li Bellizzi, a concert show in which Enza Pagliara recounts the figure of Giovanna Marini, a recently deceased researcher, will take place. From pizziche to serenades, from stornelli to stisa songs, Li Bellizzi is a true generational confrontation. On stage will be musicians Michele Bianco, Dario Muci, Gianluca Longo, Giorgio Distante, Matteo Resta, and Cristian Martina, with Viola Centi in dance.
On August 6 in Cursi, in Piazza Pio XII, Pino Ingrosso will pay tribute to Domenico Modugno on the thirtieth anniversary of his death. The show, conceived and written with Salvatore Casaluce, covers the greatest hits of Mr. Volare, enriched with anecdotes, stories, and curiosities.
MINORITY LANGUAGES – MATRIA 2
The second main topic of the Itinerant Festival is the minority languages present in Puglia: Griko, Arbëreshë, and Franco-Provençal.
The stop in Martano on August 22 will host the students who participated in the Matria 2 project – The languages of yesterday, today, and tomorrow of the Puglia Region in collaboration with Apulia Film Commission, Teatro Pubblico Pugliese, and Fondazione La Notte della Taranta.
The protagonists are the Griko, Grecanic, and Franco-Provençal communities of Puglia and Southern Italy, while the Arbëreshë communities will be featured in the pre-concertone of Melpignano.
In Martano, Apulia Film Commission will present the three short films made by the involved young participants, directed by Vincenzo Ardito.
- A Story to Tell
Created with the students of I.I.S.S. Trinchese of Martano (Le) and involving the community of Grecìa Salentina.
A group of young people leaving high school on their bicycles find themselves living a real adventure, discovering unknown places and stories, searching for a treasure that turns out to be different but certainly more important than what they expected to find.
- Zzunna
Created with the students of the Comprehensive Institutes of Calimera, Cutrofiano, Martano, and Soleto, involving the community of Grecìa Salentina.
During a break from a Griko language lesson, a group leaves the classroom to undertake a journey into the future thanks to artificial intelligence, which turns out to be very different.
- A Special Taste
Created with the students of the "Catanoso - De Gasperi" Comprehensive Institute of Reggio Calabria.
Andrea and Elena, after a guided tour of the MARC - National Museum of Reggio Calabria, have an ice cream together. An ice cream with a new flavor and thanks to a precious encounter, they will learn about a story they did not know.
The three short films, with different styles and languages, aim to enhance minority languages, particularly Griko and Grecanic, and their communities.

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Fondazione La Notte della Taranta has its new president.
The assembly of members-composed of representatives of the Apulia Region, Union of Municipalities of Salentinian Greece, and the “Diego Carpitella” Institute-unanimously elected Massimo Bray, who succeeds Massimo Manera, who resigned from the post.

Massimo Bray returns after 11 years at the helm of the Foundation, which he chaired from 2010 to 2013. “I want to thank everyone, starting with President Emiliano and the heads of the Grecìa salentina and the Diego Carpitella Institute, for the honor of chairing the Foundation, commented Massimo Bray. I also want to thank Massimo Manera, who for more than 10 years has passionately presided over what is one of the most important cultural realities in our country. At this moment I am saddened not to be able to share this news with Sergio Torsello with whom I had the first experience, the deep knowledge of the pizzica, I will miss them. In the coming days I will meet with the Popular Orchestra that continues to make this immense intangible heritage known in the world and that on June 25 will represent Italy in Azerbaijan on Republic Day in Baku.”

Massimo Bray has been director general of the Italian Encyclopedia Institute founded by Giovanni Treccani since 2015, after serving as its editorial director (1994-2013) and head of the Modern History section (since 1991). From 2010 to 2013 he chaired the board of directors of the La Notte della Taranta foundation. On April 28, 2013, he was appointed minister of heritage, cultural activities and tourism in the government headed by Enrico Letta. In March 2015, after 22 months in the Chamber of Deputies, he resigned as a parliamentarian. As president of the Foundation for Books, Music and Culture, he was in charge of the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Turin Book Fair. From 2019 to 2021 he taught History of Publishing at the Suor Orsola Benincasa University of Naples. From Nov. 19, 2020 to Nov. 21, 2021, he was Councillor for Culture and Tourism of the Apulia Region. He published the book Alla voce Cultura. A suspended diary of my experience as a minister (Manni 2019).

Also elected is the Foundation's new Board of Directors, which will be composed of Graziano Vantaggiato representing the Union of Municipalities of Salento Greece, Dina Manti reappointed by the Region of Puglia and the mayor of Melpignano Valentina Avantaggiato for the Diego Carpitella Institute.

The Foundation's organizational machine is already at work for the most anticipated event of the Italian summer: the Itinerant Festival that will culminate as always with the final stage of the Concertone scheduled for August 24 in Melpignano.

The Travel Show - Saturday, Sept. 30, 3:30 p.m

The modernity of the Notte della Taranta conquers the BBC.

Saturday, Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. (local time) will air The Travel Show, the historic documentary program that explores new travel destinations around the world. A 24-minute short film curated by Catharina Moh and hosted by Carmen Roberts dedicated to Puglia's beauty, archaeology, crystal clear sea, enchanted villages and the contemporary nature of the Melpignano Concertone.

The BBC team reached Puglia last July filming in Otranto, Sant'Andrea, Polignano and again in Manduria with the children and the children of the
pizzica, the Greek and Apulian vases kept in the Sigismondo Castromediano Museum in Lecce. Completing the in-depth coverage are interviews with ethnomusicologist prof. Gianfranco
Salvatore on the myth of tarantism and with musician Gianluca Longo on the sound of the Popular Orchestra that captivates audiences around the world.

Set for the filming of The Travel Show, the ancient cloister of the former Convento degli Agostiniani in Melpignano, which houses the headquarters of the La Notte della Taranta Foundation. A program produced by BBC, which chose La Notte della Taranta to tell the world how "a centuries-old dance originally performed to cure according to popular legend the spider bite is experiencing a rebirth thanks to the cathartic ritual of the concertone." The Popular Orchestra with Gianluca Longo - mandola, Alessandro Monteduro - percusisoni, Antonio Marra - drums, Roberto Gemma - accordion, Gioele Nuzzo - tambourine, Attilio Turrisi - beating guitar, Carlo De Pascali - tambourine, Giuseppe Astore - violin, Nico Berardi - woodwinds, Valerio Bruno - bass and singers Antonio Amato, Consuelo Alfieri and Stefania Morciano performed the Pizzica di San Vito danced by Stefano Campagna, Fabrizio Nigro, Serena Pellegrino, Mihaela Coluccia and Cristina Frassanito. The tambourine rhythm won over host Carmen Roberts, who posted on social media her "first" pizzica danced in the shadow of the former Augustinian Convent. The documentary can be seen in Italy on Sky.

Not just BBC. In the coming days La Notte della Taranta will be a guest on Il Provinciale hosted by Federico Quaranta airing Sunday, October 1 at 11:15 p.m. on RAI 3.
An in-depth report on tarantism with an interview with Prof. Maurizio Agamennone, a member of the Foundation's scientific committee, made in Galatina, and on the modern vision of the Taranta Concertone with interviews with Prof. Nico Berardi a member of the Popular Orchestra and Lucia Scarabino dancer of the Taranta Dance Corps, made in the symbolic place of the Concertone in Melpignano.

On October 6 at 11 a.m. live from Bari for RAI ITALIA, La Notte della Taranta will be the guest of Filippo Solibello and Marco Ardemagni in the program Paparazzi, the new English-language strip that tells the world about Italian excellence. And also on October 6, La Taranta will be featured on UNO MATTINA the program broadcast from 8:30 a.m. on RAI 1, hosted by Daniela Ferolla and Massimiliano Orsini.

An extraordinary success for La Notte della Taranta, which will represent Puglia in the National Festival of the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces scheduled in Turin from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 and at Columbus Day in Chicago scheduled for Oct. 6 to 9.

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On Monday 4 September, at 11.25 pm, the twenty-sixth edition of La Notte della Taranta will be broadcast on RAI 1, the Concertone that celebrates the pizzica and popular culture of Salento. A night dedicated to women and in defense of women with the strong message launched by Tananai: Enough is enough, no one else.

The Concertone which recorded a record attendance in the square, 200,000 who came from all over the world, becomes a television program directed by Stefano Mignucci, created with the support of the Puglia Region and Puglia Promozione. The show conducted by Fiorella Mannoia was filmed by 11 television cameras with special drone shots that give the public the image of the square colored by thousands of tambourines.

The evening will be opened by Fiorella Mannoia with the intense "A day on a Friday" dedicated to Luigi Chiriatti. In the background a lunar scenario designed by Claudia Andrioli and Carolina Stamerra Grassi which opens the rich sequence of images designed to project the symbols and beauty of Puglia. Starting from the sea. The waves, the lighthouses and the boats guided by the lights chosen by Marco Lucarelli, immerse us in Arisa's song "Lu ruciu de lu mare", the first piece in the lineup that ends with the enchantment of the verses of La Notte.

The masterly and applauded interpretation of the singer from Potenza turns the spotlight on the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta and on the Taranta Ballet, protagonists of an amazing show. Ec Ec follows, a song in arbëreshë interpreted by Salvatore Galeanda, embellished by the refrain Menamenamò. The second guest of the evening, Tananai arrives on stage intoning the famous Tango to introduce the powerful "Ri Lo La La", a song in Grico that the young artist chooses to send a clear message to the public against violence against women: Enough is enough, no 'other, he writes in red on the shirt he's wearing. In the background fountains that flow and jets of water introduce the overwhelming "Acqua de la funtana" sung by Consuelo Alfieri engaged in a colorful dance created by the choreographer Francesca Romana Di Maio. Fiorella Mannoia's precious cameo is Bocca di Rosa, a tribute to Fabrizio De Andrè introduced by the Salento folk song "T'aggiu amatu comu na rosa". A cascade of virtual flowers introduces "Lule Lule" the song in arbëreshë interpreted by Brunori Sas. Trio of pizzica in sequences unleash the audience: Pizzica di San Marzano interpreted by Stefania Morciano, Pizzica di San Vito with all the voices of the Popular Orchestra and Pizzica di Aradeo which brings Tananai back to the stage in a duet with Antonio Amato.

It is still Fiorella Mannoia who gives the poignant poetics of the song "Madonna ti lu mare". Deep atmosphere that introduces a moving interpretation of "Santu Paulu de Galatina" entrusted to Giancarlo Paglialunga and the women of the corps de ballet who stage a modern invocation. Women's rights are a manifesto sung in Fimmene Fimmene interpreted by Fiorella Mannoia, Alessandra Caiulo, Enza Pagliara, Stefania Morciano and Consuelo Alfieri. A song of nostalgia for Brunori Sas who once again chooses a minority language, Grico, to give the audience the emotion of Aremu Rindineddha. Again the women protagonists with La Cardileddha sung by Enza Pagliara and Ferma Zitella with Arisa. The grand finale is Aria Caddhipulina with Antonio Amato and a Calinitta-Buona Notte that brings everyone back to the stage for the final greetings.

All the arrangements, compositions, orchestrations and harmonizations were handled by Carlo Di Francesco, Clemente Ferrari and by the Popular Orchestra Notte della Taranta composed by Nico Beradi - wind instruments, Roberto Gemma - accordion, Giuseppe Astore - violin, Mario Esposito - bass, Gianluca Longo – mandola, Peppo Grassi – mandolin, Roberto Chiga Alessandro Chiga Gioele Nuzzo Carlo De Pascali – tambourine, Antonio Marra – drums, Alessandro Monteduro – percussion, Leonardo Cordella – accordion, Attilio Turrisi – swing guitar.

RAI 1 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

UN GIORNO DI VENERDÌ FIORELLA MANNOIA

LU RUCIU DE LU MARE ARISA

EC EC canto arbëreshë SALVATORE GALEANDA

TANGO TANANAI

RI LO LA LA TANANAI

ACQUA DE LA FUNTANA – CONSUELO ALFIERI

T’AGGIU AMATU COMU NA ROSA – FIORELLA MANNOIA

BOCCA DI ROSA – FIORELLA MANNOIA – ALESSANDRA CAIULO – CONSUELO ALFIERI – STEFANIA MORCIANO – ENZA PAGLIARA

LULE LULE - canto arbëreshë – BRUNORI SAS

PIZZICA DI SAN MARZANO – STEFANIA MORCIANO

PIZZICA DI SAN VITO - VOCI DELL’ORCHESTRA POPOLARE

PIZZICA DI ARADEO – TANANAI – ANTONIO AMATO

MADONNA TI LU MARE – FIORELLA MANNOIA

SANTU PAULU DE GALATINA – GIANCARLO PAGLIALUNGA

BEDDHRA CI DORMI – ALESSANDRA CAIULO

FIMMENE FIMMENE – FIORELLA MANNOIA – ALESSANDRA CAIULO – CONSULEO ALFIERI – STEFANIA MORCIANO – ENZA PAGLIARA

AREMU RINDINEDDHA - canto in grico – BRUNORI SAS

LA CARDILEDDA – ENZA PAGLIARA

FERMA ZITELLA – ARISA

ARIA CADDHIPULINA – ANTONIO AMATO

CALINITTA BUONA NOTTE - canto in grico

La Notte della Taranta is a cultural project of the La Notte della Taranta Foundation created with the support of the Puglia Region and Puglia Promozione, the participation of the Union of Municipalities of Grecìa Salentina and the collaboration of the Diego Carpitella Research Institute.

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