The Tammurriata is the most typical expression of Neapolitan dance and music. The voices of the two singers are raised over the beat of the main instrument: the tammorra, a frame drum with tin cymbals.
The Tammurriata di Scafati has grown around the powerful tenor voice of Nando Citarella and the very popular folk musician Antonio O Lione. It is one of the most active groups during the many traditional festivals going on in the volcano and it often goes on tour around Europe.
Discography:
O Vesuvio (Edizioni Musicali Il Pontesonoro, 1997)
Bum! (Finisterre, 2014)
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.
