Che cosa è ammore
17th century typical Villanella, with a first slow part (recitativo) and a second tarantella-style part (from 1:28), with two male voices
3:02
Once upon a time in Naples: tarantelle and mandolins, tammuriate and beautiful typical songs.
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Che cosa è ammore
17th century typical Villanella, with a first slow part (recitativo) and a second tarantella-style part (from 1:28), with two male voices
3:02
Alla carrettiera
Folk song inspired by street singers, with lyrics in the dialect of Calabria
2:44
Ndindimbò
Medium fast tarantella evolving into a second part with a more urgent tempo (from 1:45)
3:15
Nenna, co sta vocchella
Donizetti-style love song with a female voice and instrumental accompaniment
2:45
Tarantella lenta
Very slow tarantella for leading mandolin in a dialogue with cello. The typical Neapolitan armonics
2:53
Saccio na bella canzone
A tarantella rhythm for a fast tune, with high male voice and instrumental accompaniment
3:01
È nata mmiez'o mare
A suggestive barcarola with two male voices, string trio and guitar duo
2:34