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Tag: Calabrian music

The album cover for Ra di Spina – Vocazioni features a symbolic image: a heart-shaped metallic emblem radiating like a sacred icon sits atop a stylized, glossy torso-like form. The central figure is encased in a dark, marbled texture, resembling cracked earth or burning roots. Beaded in silver edging. Set against a pale background.
Album reviews

Calling Back the Voices: Ra di Spina’s “Vocazioni”

Madison Quinn April 23, 2025 No Comments Calabrian musicItalian musicRa di Spinaworld music

Ra di Spina – Vocazioni (Agualoca Records, 2025) Vocazioni, the debut album by Ra di Spina (King of Thorn), is a project deeply rooted in…

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Ra di Spina, Alexsandra Ida Mauro and Laura Cuomo standing back to back
Artist Profiles

Spinning Voices: Ra di Spina Weaves Polyphony into Southern Italian Tradition

Madison Quinn April 7, 2025 No Comments Alexsandra Ida MauroCalabrian musicItalian musicItalyLaura CuomoRa di Spina

(headline image: Ra di Spina, Alexsandra Ida Mauro and Laura Cuomo) Ra di Spina is a musical project founded by the talented singer and ethnomusicologist…

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Artist Profiles: Parafonè

Angel Romero June 24, 2022 No Comments Calabrian musicItalian musicItalyParafonèworld music

The ethno-groove Calabrian band Parafonè has been in business since the mid-2000s. They are an effective example on how one finds inspiration in the rich…

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Davide Ambrogio releases first solo album Evocazioni e Invocazioni

World Music Central News Room June 26, 2021 No Comments Calabrian musicDavide AmbrogioItalian music

Davide Ambrogio, singer and multi-instrumentalist from the Italian region of Calabria is releasing his first solo album, Evocazioni e Invocazioni. Ambrogio recently won the Premio…

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