The wayfarers, what rascals The song is comic, not vulgar but with clear references of "low romantic effect". It tells of a pilgrim who stops in an inn during the…
The songs of the mala are a strand of the Milanese popular song. This genre was successful thanks to the work of Ornella Vanoni who proposed a series of songs…
? Martino e Marianna Have you ever wondered how your grandparents enjoyed themselves, or better yet your great-grandparents? The answer is very easy. They enjoyed themselves with the simplicity of…
In the history of ancient professions, the memory of the very important figure of the miller could not be missing, even in popular song. This figure is well mentioned in…
Cortese is a DOC white wine that is obtained from the homonymous grape variety that has been cultivated since 1700 both in Piedmont and in Oltrepò Pavese . In ancient…
E le la va in filanda E lè la va in filanda, She is going to the spinning mill, is a popular song from the end of the 19th century…
Bevè, bevè compare Towards the end of the 19th century, a score for piano and singing was found. It was entitled “Our Fathers were drinking”. Presumably the singing has even…
Winter Opera St. Louis has created a coloring and activity book (“Operatoons”) to introduce opera to children. It includes highlights of past operas, word searches, mazes, connect-the-dots activities, and an introduction…
On Wed., Sept. 9 (8 p.m.), legendary jazz guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter John Pizzarelli will present “A Centennial Celebration of Nat King Cole” at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington…
(Popular Song - 1848) Popular singing is an artistic form that is lost in the mists of time. Popular singing was born with human civilization. The first popular songs are…
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