Michela Musolino – La Notti Triunfanti (Michela Musolino, 2022)
“La Notti Triunfanti” is an album by Sicilian-American singer Michela Musolino, released in December 2022. The album presents beloved Sicilian and Southern Italian Christmas songs reimagined with a fusion of Sicilian folk and roots music and American musical genres.
The songs on the album explore different perspectives of the night of Christ’s birth, including Mary, the shepherds, and the three kings.
Musolino emphasizes the connection between Mary and ancient goddesses, highlighting the evolution of culture over time. The album represents the oral transmission of these stories through music and incorporates the unique characteristics and sounds of the people and cultures of Sicily.
The Italian artist collaborates with Memphis-based musicians and aims to recreate the songs while adding Memphis rhythms and sounds. The album’s title track, “La Notti Triunfanti,” is accompanied by a video that tells Musolino’s personal story and connects her musical traditions with those of Memphis, Tennessee. The video features iconic locations in Memphis with historical ties to music.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.