Folk Music from Italy

These rare recordings of Italian folk music were made by Walther Hennig in 1954. The album includes unusual examples of songs and dances from Sardinia, Sicily, Capri, and the “Albanian” villages of southern Italy. Various tarantellas peppered throughout the recording reflect the musical characteristics of their respective regions. To capture the true sounds of Italy, Hennig turned to cobblers and farmers, who make their music on the job. This compilation is recorded ethnography that extends to the furthest reaches of Italy, revealing its expansive musical diversity.

Track Listing

101	Canto Lugudorese	n/a	03:33
102	Ballo degli Sposi	n/a	01:16
103	Canto alla Tempiesina	n/a	02:12
104	Bonas Dies Comare	n/a	02:32
105	Tarantella	n/a	00:54
106	Cose Nostre	n/a	03:06
107	Importanza di San Giuliano	n/a	03:37
201	Country Polka	n/a	02:07
202	Lu Me Sceccu	n/a	02:43
203	U Suli Sinni Va	n/a	01:17
204	U Zibibbio	n/a	02:40
205	Pastorale di Natale	n/a	02:28
206	Si Maritau Rosa	n/a	03:24
207	Tarantella	n/a	01:17
208	Country Festival Music	n/a	02:33
301	Prim' Amore Quando Ti Ho Vista la Prima Volta, Il (Albanese Love Song)	n/a	01:15
302	Aria Nova	n/a	02:35
303	Stornelli alla Romana	n/a	02:38
304	Per Dispetto di Mamma	n/a	01:54
305	Ballo Sardo	n/a	01:13
306	Alla Bella Dormente (Albanese Song)	n/a	06:50
401	La Pierina (Albanese Song)	n/a	02:19
402	Supra 'Na Petra Vurrai 'Ssittari	n/a	05:02
403	Adorata	n/a	02:09
404	Pastorale	n/a	02:34
405	Shepherd's Melody	n/a	01:20
406	Pastorale	n/a	01:24