Born November 3, 1952 (age 68)
Origin Naples, Italy
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Born November 3, 1952 (age 68)
Origin Naples, Italy
Genres Folk
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, Guitar
Years active Since 1976
Labels Philips Records
Website www.teresadesio.com
Teresa De Sio (born 3 November 1952) is an Italian pop-folk singer and songwriter. She is the elder sister of actress Giuliana De Sio.
Biography and career
Teresa De Sio was born in Naples and grew up in Cava de' Tirreni, where her family was originally from. In 1976 she started her career as a vocalist with Eugenio Bennato and Musicanova, a group which focused on Neapolitan folk music.
In 1980 she launched her solo career with the album (Sulla terra sulla luna). Her second album Teresa De Sio, sung in Neapolitan, was met with critical and commercial success and sold over 500,000 copies in italy.[3] Her third album Tre (1982), sold over 500,000 copies and reinforced her status as one of Italy's most promising talents; some of her well-known songs from this period include Voglia 'e turnà, Aumm aumm, 'E pazzielle, Terra 'e nisciuno and Ario'.
De Sio collaborated with Brian Eno for her next two albums, Africana (1985) and Sindarella suite (1988). In the 1990s her work became more politically engaged. In her 1995 album Un libero cercare she worked with Fabrizio De André and Fiorella Mannoia.
In 2003 performed, along with Stewart Copeland and Vittorio Cosma at "La Notte della Taranta" in Melpignano.[4] In 2005 De Sio participated to the 62nd edition with the documentary Craj [a] The film was directed by Davide Marengo, and went on to win the Lino Micciché Prize.[5]
Discography
Solo albums
1978 – Villanelle Popolaresche del '500
1980 – Sulla terra sulla luna
1982 – Teresa De Sio
1983 – Tre
1985 – Africana
1986 – Toledo e regina
1988 – Sindarella suite
1991 – Ombre rosse
1993 – La mappa del nuovo mondo
1995 – Un libero cercare
1997 – Primo viene l'amore
1999 – La notte del Dio che balla
2004 – A Sud! A Sud!
2007 – Sacco e fuoco
2011 - Tutto cambia
Compilation albums[edit]
1991 – Voglia 'e turnà
1998 – Successi
2002 – Voglia 'e turnà e altri successi
2006 – Primo viene l'amore: Le più belle canzoni di Teresa De Sio
2012 – Primo viene l'amore: Mediterranea
Singles[edit]
1995 - "Animali Italiani"
2011 - "Inno Nazionale" / "Non Dormo Mai Tutta La Notte" / "Padroni E Bestie"
Notes[edit]
^ Meaning "tomorrow" in various Southern Italian dialects.
^ Various singers.
References[edit]
^ Article on the web archive of Corriere della Sera (in Italian).
^ The year of 1952 is given on the De Sio family tree: De Sio, Alfonso (1994). La Divina Commedia Cavaiola (in Italian). Cava de' Tirreni: Emilio di Mauro SpA. pp. 14–15. ISBN 88-86473-02-8.
^ Teresa De Sio page on europmusic.eu
^ https://www.stewartcopeland.net/works/1046/la-notte-della-taranta
^ Infos on craj.net
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Teresa De Sio.
Teresa De Sio on IMDb
(in Italian) Teresa De Sio official site
Aumm Aumm
Teresa De Sio Lyrics
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Miette appaurà
Si nun sai che d'è
Aumm aumm sponta tanta gente
'mbroglia pure a te
Aumm aumm comm'a gioculieri
'ncopp'a nu filo stiso p'e quartieri
Aumm aumm arrobbano cu sfizio
Sempre 'mpizzo 'mpizzo
Pe se fa acchiappà
Aumm aumm a sigaretta in bocca
Sapeno a chi tocca
Chi hanno 'mpapucchià
Aumm aumm o cielo sta a guardare
E tene mente ca se vo 'mparare
Uè chi saglie chi scenne
Chi resta e chi se ne va
Uè chi accatta chi venne
Chi arrobba ch'o ssape fa
Aumm aumm quanno se fa notte
Fujeno pe sotto
Nunn'e può verè
Aumm aumm primma che fa juorno
Si te guarde attuorno
Nunn'e truove chiù
Aumm aumm viento 'ncoppa 'o mare
È neve o sole e nunn'è può fermare
Uè chi tocca chi scappa
Chi afferra e nun vo lassà
Uè chi vince chi perde
Chi'mbroglia ch'o ssape fa...
Aumm aumm comm'a gioculieri
'ncopp'a nu filo stiso p'e quartieri
Uè chi saglie chi scenne
Chi resta e chi se ne va
Uè chi accatta chi venne
Chi arrobba ch'o ssape fa...
Aumm aumm e nun le manca a voglia 'e
Cantà
Tutt'a nuttata dint'e viche vanno a cercà
Aumm aumm e mo che ll'aria scura se fa
Statte scetato che si duorme ponno
Arrubbà
Aumm aumm zittu zittu traseno e pò
Pigliano chello ch'aje lassato 'ncopp'o
Cummò
Aumm aumm e si nun fanno carte che r'è
Nunn'è serata e mo dimane stammo a verè
The song "Aumm Aumm" by Teresa De Sio depicts the life of people who live their lives on the edge, not fearing the darkness that envelops them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Aumm Aumm," which suggests the sound of whispers or murmurs of people moving around secretly in the dark. The song talks about people who are not afraid to take risks, to go out and do what they want, even if it's outside the law. The first stanza talks about the fear that comes with the darkness, but the people who creep around the shadows with ease. The second stanza talks about the people who con others so effortlessly while the third talks about the people who take what they want, never afraid of getting caught. Finally, the last stanza talks about the darkness spreading as people continue to seek out excitement and adventure.
Overall, the song celebrates the people who live life their way, unafraid of the darkness and always looking for excitement. The song hints at the idea that sometimes, the thrill of the darkness and the unknown is what makes life worth living. It's about those who seek the excitement and the thrill, despite the dangers that it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Aumm aumm quanno se fa scuro
A sound often heard when it's about to get dark outside, signifying the fear and anxiety that creeps in.
Miette appaurà
Small and tiny details are enough to scare someone who is already afraid.
Si nun sai che d'è
If you don't understand what's happening, you are more likely to feel uneasy and scared.
Aumm aumm sponta tanta gente
When things start going downhill, people appear from nowhere, trying to take advantage of the situation.
Ca pe poco e niente
For very little or nothing at all, people start to cause trouble and try to manipulate those around them.
'mbroglia pure a te
They will try to trick and deceive you too.
Aumm aumm comm'a gioculieri
Life is like a game and everyone is just playing their part.
'ncopp'a nu filo stiso p'e quartieri
Everyone is hanging on by a thread, trying to stay afloat amidst the chaos.
Aumm aumm arrobbano cu sfizio
People steal and take what they want, without any regard for others.
Sempre 'mpizzo 'mpizzo
They continuously take without giving back, leaving others to suffer the consequences.
Pe se fa acchiappà
They take things just to get caught and punished for their actions.
Aumm aumm a sigaretta in bocca
People smoke cigarettes to deal with the stress and anxiety of life.
Sapeno a chi tocca
They know who to go to for their next fix.
Chi hanno 'mpapucchià
Those who are addicted will do whatever it takes to get their next hit, even if it's not good for them.
Aumm aumm o cielo sta a guardare
Sometimes it feels like nobody is listening or watching over us, and we are left to deal with life's struggles alone.
E tene mente ca se vo 'mparare
But we must keep in mind that every struggle is a lesson to be learned.
Uè chi saglie chi scenne
Everyone has their fate and destiny.
Chi resta e chi se ne va
Some will stay, while others will leave.
Uè chi accatta chi venne
Some buy in, while others are just along for the ride.
Chi arrobba ch'o ssape fa
Some steal, others know what they're doing and do it anyway.
Aumm aumm quanno se fa notte
Again, the sound of anxiety when darkness sets in.
Fujeno pe sotto
People try to hide and avoid what they fear.
Nunn'e può verè
It's hard to see things clearly when it's dark outside, and we are afraid.
Aumm aumm primma che fa juorno
The sound people make when they stay up all night, anxiously waiting for morning to come and bring them hope.
Si te guarde attuorno
If we look around us.
Nunn'e truove chiù
We realize that there's no one left around us, and we are alone with our fears and anxiety.
Aumm aumm viento 'ncoppa 'o mare
The sound of nature, which reminds us that we are just a small part of it all.
È neve o sole e nunn'è può fermare
Nature continues, whether it's snow or sunshine, and we can't stop it.
Uè chi tocca chi scappa
Some touch it, others run away from it.
Chi afferra e nun vo lassà
Others hold on tight and won't let go, even when things get tough.
Uè chi vince chi perde
Some win, while others lose.
Chi'mbroglia ch'o ssape fa...
And some cheat, even though they know it's wrong.
Aumm aumm e nun le manca a voglia 'e
A feeling of eagerness and excitement.
Cantà
To sing and enjoy the moment.
Tutt'a nuttata dint'e viche vanno a cercà
People spend all night searching for something they hope to find.
Aumm aumm e mo che ll'aria scura se fa
Again, the sound of anxiety when darkness sets in.
Statte scetato che si duorme ponno
Stay awake, because sleep will not come easily.
Arrubbà
Steal whatever you can.
Aumm aumm zittu zittu traseno e pò
Act sneaky and quietly take what you want.
Pigliano chello ch'aje lassato 'ncopp'o
Take advantage of what others have left behind.
Cummò
And keep doing it over and over again.
Aumm aumm e si nun fanno carte che r'è
People will continue to take what they can without any remorse.
Nunn'è serata e mo dimane stammo a verè
And tomorrow, there may be consequences for those actions.
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