The CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO is the first folklore research group in … Read Full Bio ↴The CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO is the first folklore research group in Puglia. It has been active since 1975 and has always been present at musical events connected to folk. Since 1975 the band has promoted modern popular communication in the contemporary situation, without reviving past traditions, without searching for a lost identity; not a “nostalgic-archaeological” recovery but a process of independent expression. The CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO has a variety of themes: from the great energy of the pizzica pizzica (the typical dance of Salento) to the sweetness of Salento love songs, from the merriness of the typical southern Italy brass band to an ironic look on modern themes. Respecting one of the most peculiar habits of popular culture, the CANZONIERE today transmits its experience and knowledge from father to son, from generation to generation, faithfully following the practice of oral transmission.

For their skill, commitment and experience the CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO are recognized in the national and international field; The CANZONIERE frequently collaborates with TV and radio programmes dedicated to folk music, it has also appeared in many films and the songs have been used for their soundtracks.

The band takes part in the main folk music festivals held in Italy and abroad: the performances in Greece, Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, Hungary, United States, have always been very popular with the public and with the press.

Recordings: 1977, with FONIT CETRA “canti di terra d’Otranto e della Grecìa Salentina”, 1980 “concerto 1”, 1983 “come farò a diventare un mito”, 1985 “concerto 2”, 1988 “Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino”,1991 “concerto 3”, 1994 “sutt’acqua e sutta ientu navegamu” and “mamminieddhu zuccaratu”, 1997 “ni pizzecau lu core”, 1998 “ballati tutti quanti ballati forte”, 2000 “canti e pizzichi d’amore” and “carataranta”. In 2001 “pizzica pizzica”. In 2002 “alla riva del mare” and “serenata”.

Programme

The selection of songs (alternatively love songs, work songs, “questua” songs, stornelli, serenades and pizzicas) can vary depending on the situation and the location of the concert. An important aspect of the show is a folk dancer who performs on stage. Therefore the band’s repertoire is suitable for various contexts, such as squares or theatres.

Musical instruments used: tamburello (Italian frame drum), traditional percussions, violin, cello, double bass, trumpet, drums.

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Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino Lyrics

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Ahi lu core meu Lu tamburreddhu meu vene te Roma Lu tamburreddhu meu vene te…
Beddhu Stanotte beddhu stanotte in sonnu me venisti beddhu stanotte in sonnu…
Bella ci dormi Bella ci dormi sui cuscini ca ieu qua fore minu suspiri minu…
Canzune Alla Ruvescia ieu sacciu na canzune alla ruvescia alla ruvescia la vosi ca…
Cogli La Rosa cogli la rosa quandu mina ndore na ca tempu nu ni…
Dumenica Matina dumenica matina a messa prima ca iddi ninella mia no…
Focu d'amore beddha lu primu baciu ca m'hai datu nu terremoto pe la…
I Love Italia Ma quant'è bella Roma out under the moon Ti fai la…
Itela Itela na su po c′emmabastei Na pai na pi tis mana…

Kalì Nifta Simplicià tu si mi ta te nu ja c'è lo…
Nenia grika Na na na ce o pedimmu mu pietà Ce pai panu…
Ninna Nanna Di Alessia Tondo e Maria Rabaiotti Oh ninne ninne ninna nann…
Nu pizzicu e pizzicarella Ballamu tutti doi di paru a paru Comu palumbi te lu…
Nu te fermare Si laureatu ma nu ce fatìa specializzatu ma nu ce fatìa te…
Pu e' to rodo t'orio Pu e to rodo t′orio to miristo t'asteri Cine lustrons e…
Quaranta Quaranta sono gli anni più belli gli anni di una…
Questa mattina Questa mattina mi sono alzato una mezz'oretta davanti al sol…
Respiri Ci su fiate la notte ca me sveju E te visciu…
Rirollalla Rirollalla rirollalla larallallero lallallala Rirollalla rir…
Solo andata sta canzune nun n sulu andata ma c'è sempe un sulu…
Tamburrieddhu mia quandu lu zimba face lu pane o ci manda lu…
Taranta Io tegnu nu tormentu intra lu piettu Ca me consuma e…
Tienime E quandu chiutu l′ecchi iddhra se ndae Dormi bellina, dormi …
Tienime tata Del canzoniere G salentino e Maria Rabaiotti Tata nu basta c…
Tuppe Tuppe e tuppe tuppe la porticella c'è la mia bella che mi…
Ziccate Nonnuma Tuttu lu giurnu allu fore te sirsa Zappava chiantava…

Zumpa ninella Zumpa ninella mia de calimera Li campanieddhi toi ci te li…

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