New releases:
Barbara Furtuna : In Santa PaceA Filetta : Bracanà
Tavagna : Messa corsa per i tempi novi
NANNE di Corsica - LULLABIES of CorsicaBeautiful lullabies from the Corsican patrimony, full of tender emotions, some very old,
like the Nanna di u Cuscione. Read this wonderful article and listen to music samples of the LULLABIES of CORSICA |
| New releases:Barbara Furtuna : In Santa PaceA Filetta : Bracanà Tavagna : Messa corsa per i tempi novi |
Concert gratuit de Chants Corses traditionnels et contemporains.
17 Juin à SAINGHIN EN WEPPES à 21h30. (region Lille)
Info: membres.lycos.fr/corsenord
Les artistes: Quartet Corsica
Emmanuel, baryton - Thierry, baryton, professeur d'education musicale - Pierre, basse, premier prix de chant - Fabrice, baryton, compositeur
A FILETTA
Jean-Claude Acquaviva seconda - Paul Giansily terza - Jean-Luc Geronimi seconda - José Filippi bassu - Jean Sicurani bassu - Joseph 'Cecce' Aquaviva bassu - Maxime Vuillamier bassu l'Arditezza - Médée extrait d'INTANTU |
A Filetta, born in 1978 in the Balagne, has its roots deep in the Corsican soil and are on top of the art of polyphony. Unlimited talent, a piercing vocal sensitivity and an overwhelming emotional fervor are the trademarks of A Filetta magic. No one leaves their concerts unmoved.
No wonder that the filmmaker Bruno Coulais has called on A Filetta many times to produce music for his films. Beginning
with Coulais’ Don Juan, the group has interpreted the scores for his 'Himalaya', which won a Disque d'Or and a César
in 2000 for the best film score, and the BO of Akhénaton’s film 'Comme un aimant and 'Le Peuple Migrateur' by
Jacques Perrin.
A Filetta has a powerful vocal style. For over twenty five years, Jean-Claude Acquaviva’s leading Corsican Polyphonies band has been
singing songs of praise to its land. Of these songs, no one knows the exact origin: the island’s tradition is so rich of diverse influences.
These timeless voices, which sow their seeds on a track of terzetti, madrigals, liturgical chanting, paghjelle, all heavy with emotion, radiate
a burning poetry just like the earth in which A Filetta burrows its roots. Their concert is the exact reflection of a journey into tradition and
novelty. To ancient songs evoking spiritual or loving memories echo creative songs born out of happy or sad events. However, each encounter troubles
as the first one did: A Filetta , like the fern it is named after, keeps this wild spirit that makes listening to their songs a unique experience.
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CD's: Machja n'avemu un'antra - O'vita - Cun tè - Sonii zitellini/In l'abbriu di e stagione -
A u visu di tanti - Ab eternu- Una Tarra ci hè - Passione - Himalaya l'enfance d'un chef- Intantu -
Si di mè - Medea (2006) - nouveau CD Bracanà disponible dès le 15 mai 2008.
Awards: Diapason d’Or for Ab Eternu,
Choc de la music, Prix de l’Academie Charles Cros pour Una Tarra ci hè, César de la Meilleure Musique de film Disque d'Or Django d'Or pour Himalaya l'enfance d'un chef Filmmusic by Bruno Coulais:
Don Juan (Jacques Weber) - Himalaya l'enfance d'un chef (Eric Valli) - Comme un amant (Akhenaton, Kamel Saleh) - Le peuple migrateur (Jacques Perrin). Video's A Filetta en concert à Ottawa - A Filetta: Voix Corses, un voyage musical de Don Kent, also in DVD |
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The programs:
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 photo Corse Matin |
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 Extrait du DVD A FILETTA, voix corse (Don Kent, Editions Montparnasse) |
ALBA
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ALBA consists of 6 musiciens. The groupe was born in 1992 in the Balagne. In 1999 they record their first Album "I soli ciuttati". Their second album follows in 2003, after 4 years of research and musical and instrumental progression. This album is called "CILVA". Cilva: city at the other side of the mirror; an imaginary city, but even more a universal city. CD's: I soli Ciuttati - Cilva |
| CONCERTS ALBA 2008 | |
| 02 May | PAVIE, GERS PAVIE |
| 25 May | MUENCHEBERG Stadtpfarrkirche (Germany) |
| 27 May | HANNOVER MASALA (Germany) |
| 28 May | BONN BROTTHEATER (Germany) |
| 30 May | STUHR, RATHAUSSAAL (Germany) |
| 20 June | SAINT ETIENNE |
| 4 - 6 July | Rudolstadt Germany |
| 17 July | Privas Ardèche |
| 20 July - 30 August | Corse (programmation en cours) |
| 30 Sept - 10 Oct | Sweden (programmation en cours) |
| 07 November | Zwolle (Pays-Bas) |
A CUMPAGNIA
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A Cumpagnia is a group of singers and musicians, men and women; some of them are also
instrument makers (orgue, flute or lute).
Their repertoire encompasses chant sacré and profane, tradition and creation. CD's/Research: Canti è Strumenti Antichi è d'Oghje 1,2 - I Sonni Sunadori - Corsica Polyphonies/
E Voce di e Pelle - Contributions aux Recherches sur le Chant Corse - Tempi di Sumenti - Chants Corses Franciscains -
Messa in Monticellu - Nanne di Corsica - Nerone in Corsica - In Paghjella Award: Choc du Mois/le Monde de la Musique for Messa in Monticellu |
ALTE VOCE
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The artists of this group have an exceptional force of friendship and affection and this is certainly being
felt by their audience. Their album "Polyphonies" includes a large variety of original songs: sacred, profane, paghjelle and madrigale. CD's :The best of Polyphonie - Polyphonies Corses - Lingua materna - Endémicu - Issa terra Le Meilleur d'Alte Voce, CD + DVD 11 clips Contributing to the film "Corsica les secrets d'une terre" by Antoine Leonardi |
CONCERTS ALTE VOCE 2008 | |
| Vendredi 25 janvier | Le VESINET 78 / Eglise Sainte Pauline annulé |
| Samedi 26 janvier | ETRECHY 91 / Eglise Saint Etienne 20h30 |
| Dimanche 27 janvier | VILLIERS Le BACLE / 91 / Eglise 17 h |
| EN FEVRIER, LE GROUPE ENREGISTRE UN NOUVEL ALBUM CHANTE DE 17 TITRES QUI SORTIRA FIN AVRIL 2008 | |
| Vendredi 28 mars | Eglise St LEONARD / L'HAY les ROSES 94 Réservations au 01 45 47 42 40 |
| Samedi 29 mars | Centre d'animation DUNOIS / PARIS 13 Réservations au 01 45 83 44 36 |
| Dimanche 30 mars | Verneuil sur Avre 27130 Salle des spectacles |
L'ABBRIVU
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Formed in 1996 this group is part of the new generation of corsican singers. Defenders of their culture and the corsican
language, the 7 singers have in their repertoire the international chansons. Their first album signifies their
élan.
CD's: L'Abbrivu - A pena di più Internet: www.abbrivu.com email: abbrivu@abbrivu.com |
A RICUCCATA
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This ensemble polyphonique consisting of 4 men include in their programme chants polyphoniques from Sardinia, Georgie and
Italy. CD named also A Ricuccata consist of: Sabodisho-Mravaljavmier (chant géorgien)-Miserere-A nanni sullis-Amici mei- A Violetta-Bella Ciao!-Diana di l'alba-Senti Figlioli-Natalecciu-Sottu à lu ponte-Dio vi salvi Regina Internet: www.aricuccata.net E-mail: info@ricuccata.fr Contact: 0033 (0) 495 38 19 37 A Ricuccata organizes the Festival Canti di Qui |
L'ARCUSGI
| Concerts L'ARCUSGI 2008: | |
| Vendredi 11 juillet | Cauro |
| Samedi 26 juillet | Erbajolo |
| Samedi 09 aout | village de Peri |
| Vendredi 05 septembre | Bastia "place du marché" |
| Samedi 06 septembre | Porto Vecchio - Palombaggia " l'Acciaro " |
BARBARA FURTUNA
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Their new CD: In Santa Paceavailable very soon!The magic of their vocal expression is like an eternal fountain of joy. "Barbara Furtuna does not fail to recall our priceless heritage - the soul of our elders and an inexhaustible source. When they sing these songs chiselled by a
powerful land, their ornamented voices inflame hearts and all their vocal caresses are the thousand facets of a beautiful language." (Santu Massiani).
The groupe consists of: Jean-Pierre Marchetti: terza André Dominici: bassu Jean-Philippe Guissani: bassu, contracantu Maxime Merlandi: secunda |
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CANTA A POPULU CORSU
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Canta u populu corsu aux Bataclan |
One of the first groups of the island with a considerable number of albums; the group is the symbol of the rebirth (riacquistu) of the
Corsican culture and language. CD's: Eri, oghje, dumane - Libertà - Canti di a terra è di l'omi - A strada di l'avvene - Chjamu a puesia - Festa zitellina - Théâtre de la ville - Ci hè dinù -Sintineddi - In Cantu - Memoria - Rinvivisce - 30 anni, Giru 2003 - Bataclan 2005 Their Album "Rinvivisce" was released in november 2001; 16 songs with a true Corsican spirit. Latest album Canta Bataclan 2005. Internet: canta-corsica.com Contact: 0033 (0) 06 25 03 61 97 | |
| 17 mai | Concert exceptionnel à Paris. Au Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles dans le cadre du gala "Paix comme Palestine" (soirée de 16h à 23h). Information et réservation: Fnac, Virgin, Auchan et Carrefour ou sur www.paixcommepalestine.org . |
| 30 mai | Garazik |
| 14 juillet | Bidarai (Pays Basque) |
| 20 mars 2009 | Olympia Paris |
CARAMUSA
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In 2003 Caramusa celebrates its 20th anniversary. And more then ever the group is loyal to their convictions: the poetry of the
corsican language and the treasures of refinding the music of the island. CD's: NANNI E NATALI DI l'ISULA DI CORSICA - CANTI E MUSICA DI l'ISULA DI CORSICA - VIAGHJU Internet: caramusa.ifrance.com/caramusa/ Contact: 0033 (0) 495 36 03 00 |
CINQUI SO
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Created in 1990 this group loves to mix different formes of mediterrenean music with the chants de Corse. Their third album,
released in 1996 "Taraniu" is dedicated to the Mediterranée. After numerous travels and
many exchanges with other people from the Méditerranée (Espagne, Sardaigne, Albanie, Sicile, Algérie, Grèce)
CINQUI SO has given a mediterrenean dimension to their repertoire Contact: 0033 (0) 495 25 73 13 |
CINQUI VOCI
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This group consists of Petru Guelfucci, Maï Pesce, Feli, Jacques Culioli et Jean-Charles Papi. |
DIANA DI L'ALBA
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Corsican name meaning "Star of the Dawn". Repertoire if this group consists of traditional Corsican texts, orchastrated
with violins, guitars, diatonic accordeon, mandoline, contrabasse and harmonica. CD "Sumenti d'Acqua". Their album Donna Dea has been released in the spring of 2004. The new CD "Da musicà la vita" will be released in May 2008. Internet: www.dianadilalba.com Contact: 0033 (0) 6 81 73 77 38 |
GIRAMONDU
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CD's: Mediterraniu - A nostra accolta
email: giramondu@free.frInternet: giramondu.group.free.fr/ |
I CAMPAGNOLI
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Created in 1989, the group I Campagnoli is composed of autodidact singers and musicians of the Nebbiu and Bastia area. They
use ancient instruments like the "pivana" or the "cialamella". CD's: Canti Suminati - Versi di vita Internet: www.icampagnoli.com Contact: 0033 (0) 495 37 07 96 |
I CANTELLI
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Eight musicians form this group; the richness lies in the diversity of the musicians. They are young, funny, enthousiastes and very talented. On stage they offer an hallucinating vision of local society, mixed with comic clownesque in a language corse avant-gardiste. Pierre Gambini (guitare et chant), Frédéric Antonpietri (banjo et chant), Laurent Barbolosi (violon), Paul Cesari (guitare), Jean Castelli (basse) et Bruno Vidal (batterie). Contact: 0033 (0) 6 72 73 53 13 |
I CHJAMI AGHJALESI
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I Chjami Aghjalesi is one of the oldest Corsican groups, they are celebrating their 30th anniversary! They are since years the representatives of the renewal of the Corsican culture. Latest album "I vintincinqui baroni" retraces 20 years of songs of this group. CD's: Nant'à u Solcu di a Storia, Esse, L'Altu Pratu di a Mimoria, U mio Cantu, Cuntrasti è Ricuccate, Guerrieri di l'Eternu, Cantu Sacru, Populu Vivu, Credo New CD: "Canti per u presepiu". Internet: www.chjami-aghjalesi.com Contact: 0033 (0) 6 87 12 03 74 |
I MANTINI
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Two men from Bastia, with an eclectique repertoire they evoke the aspects of daily life on the island. CD's: RITORNU IN PAESE - U SOFFIU DI A VITA - UN COLPU A L'AVVENE - CANZONE MAGAGNE - U MONDU A RIFÀ - Spassighjata Zitellina - Live in Furiani DVD "Live in Furiani"  New CD " I Capatoghji Internet: www.imantini.com Contact: 0033 (0)6-08-30-43-46 email: daniel.vincensini@free.fr |
| 10 MAI | FIERA DI SAN PANCRA 18H00 |
| 17 MAI | BORGO |
| 23 MAI | HYERES Salle forum du casino Info : 0615012284 |
| 24 MAI | PARIS LE CORSICA 15ème Info : 0613857345 |
| 21 Juin | FIERA DI PONTE NOVU |
I MESSAGERI
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Created in 1995 by the Andreani brothers. They became known during the 'Night of the Chanson Corse' where they were rewarded
"Laureat de la Chanson Corse". First album 'Simu nati'. Discographie: Simu Nati - D'Isule Esiliati the new CD "A mio lettera" has been released in June 2005 with texts of Marc Ventura, Yannick Gérin, Ghjacumu Fusina, and Jean-Laurent Filippi. Internet: www.imessageri.com Contact: 0033 (0) 495 37 11 69 |
ISULATINE
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The group Isulatine was born in 1998. These young women are united by their passion of singing and music. They have chosen to sing 'a capella' and more and more in the Corsican language. Contact: 0033 (0) 495 34 02 97 Les Découvertes du Chanson du Printemps de Bourges 2005. CD : Sogni d’Aprile. Elisabeth Andreani, Maryline Pietrucci, Antoinette d’Angeli and Pascale Landolfini. Internet: http://isulatine.free.fr/ En toujours sur: isulatine.musique.com/presentation.php www.myspace.com/isulatine www.santa-lucia-di-mercoriu.com/activites_associative2.php |
| CONCERTS ISULATINE 2008 | |
| 10 May | Eglise de Morosaglia, Corse |
| 11 May | Fiera di San Pancraziu Castellare di Casinca, Corse |
| 24 May | Couvent de Curbara - Concert avec Tempus Fugit Curbara, Corse |
| 18 June | La Cave de l'Alta Rock Porto Vecchio 21h00 |
| 05 July | Domaine San Ghjuvan Corté |
| 10 July | Festival In Musica en Aubrac Le Puech, Midi-Pyrénées |
| 20 July | Eglise de LORETO-DI-CASINCA |
| 23 July | Oratoire Saint Antoine Calvi |
| 27 July | Festival Sorru in Musica - Couvent Saint François VICU |
| 30 July | l'Eglise Saint Erasme Ajaccio |
| 01 August | Eglise d’Olmu, Corse |
| 08 August | En la collégiale de LA ROMIEU La Romieu, Midi-Pyrénées |
| 13 August | Eglise de Santa Lucia Di Mercoriu |
| 22 August | Eglise de Pianu |
JACKY MICAELLI
POLYPHONIES CORSES, stages et concerts 2008
JEAN-PAUL POLETTI ET LE CHOEUR D'HOMMES DE SARTÈNE
CONCERTS JEAN-PAUL POLETTI ET LE CHOEUR D'HOMMES DE SARTÈNE:
| 27 March | MARSEILLE Eglise St Victor |
| 28 March | FOS-SUR-MER |
| 30 May | RUEIL-MALMAISON Théâtre André Malraux Avec le Choeur d'hommes basques ANAIKI |
| 01 June | MEUNG-SUR-LOIRE Festival FESTICOLOR |
| 16 November | PARIS Olympia A l'invitation du concert de TEREZA |
N9VI
 Novi à l'Alma studio avec Alain Bernardini |
The groupe NOVI consists of: Francescu Sabiani, Sébastien Bonifay, Grégory Gambarelli, Ceccè Lanfranchi, Stéphane Mangiantini, Jean-Charles Papi, Bruno Vidal. Website: www.novi-corsica.com/accueil.html Contact: Ceccé Lanfranchi : 06.14.33.49.50 |
| 25 January | Ajaccio Palais des Congres |
| 25 March | Marseille |
| 26 March | Nice |
| 29 March | Santa Lucia di Tallà |
| 30 May 20:00 | Place Saint-Nicolas Bastia |
| 01 June 20:00 | Port d’Ajaccio |
| 10 July 20:00 | Festival de Mavella Mavella |
| 12 July 20:00 | Place du Diamant Ajaccio |
| 18 July 20:00 | Cuttoli |
| 19 July 20:00 | Sagone |
| 21 July 20:00 | Porto-Vecchio |
| 25 July 20:00 | Lucciana |
| 02 August 20:00 | Col de Prato |
| 03 August 20:00 | Ghjurnati Internaziunali di Corti |
| 04 August 20:00 | Belgodère |
| 07 August 20:00 | Alistro |
| 09 August 20:00 | Sari D’Urcinu Sagone |
| 14 August 20:00 | Santa Maria Sichè |
| 16 August 20:00 | Porto-Vecchio |
| 23 August 20:00 | Festival Tutti In Piazza Corte |
Anghjula Potentini
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Born in Poggio d'Oletta, daughter of a shepheard/singer, Anghjula practises the vocal tradition of her ancestors.
Her album is titled "Lettera d'Amore". CD's: Donni di l'esiliu, album de polyphonies féminines "Caramusa" Internet:www.anghjula-potentini.com E-mail: potentini@wanadoo.fr |
SAROCCHI
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Sarocchi, singer, has build around him an ensemble (vocal and instrumental) that offers a repertoire of exceptionnal authenticity.
This formation, who uses original instruments like the 'cetera', gives you instrumental pieces as well as the polyphonic
chant. Benedettu Sarocchi : Voix (seconda), cetera Christian Tetard : Violon Ange Torre : Basse électro-accoustique Ghjuvan-Petru Pieve : Voix (Terza) Saveriu Giacometti : Voix (Bassu) CD's: Orìgine - Pezz'a pezzi |
SOLEDONNA
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These three young women (Patrizia Gattacecca, Lydia and Patrizia Poli) sang at the opening ceremony of the Olympics
in Albertville. They build musical bridges between the cultures of Corsica, Spain, Italy and the
Maghreb.
CD's: Marine - In Paradisu - Isulanima - Le Meilleur des Nouvelles Polyphonies - Compilation E-mail: e.chiari@wanadoo.fr Contact: 0033 04 95 32 28 38 |
I SURGHJENTI
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Rooted in the 'extreme sud' I Surghjenti was created in 1979; four singers and three musicians. The vocal maturity of this
group plonges you in the depth of emotion. Latest album "ORMA". Discographie: A ME PATRIA - DUMANI - GRANA DI VITA - ANIMA DIVINA - SOTT'A U TURCHINU - DA PETRA E DA VENTU - LA SOURCE - RAMENTI - ORMA Internet: www.surghjenti.com E-mail: contact@surghjenti.com Contact: 0033 (0) 495 71 06 87 |
| CONCERTS I SURGHJENTI 2008 | |
| 13 June | concert près de Bordeaux Salle la Caravelle - 37 avenue Léon Delagrange Renseignements : 06 14 67 27 46 |
TAVAGNA
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The seven warm voices of Tavagna, singing right from the heart the chants sacrés, the traditional corsican songs,
chants de la mémoire. CD's Chjamu - Incontru - Trà talle è radiconi - Piazza di Luna - Blues di paese - A cappella - Cor'di memoria - Alternatim - In veru - Tavagna canta Malcolm Bothwell Tavagna will release a new polyphonic album with the title "Messa Corsa, per i tempi novi". This album has 11 titles and will be in the shops very soon. Internet : www.tavagna.com Contact: 0033 (0) 495 34 02 97 |
TrioK
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Thierry, Laurine and Mathieu Casanova: French Corsican Family rock band: a Father playing the guitar, a
15-year-old daughter the bass and a 13-year-old son the drums. Their first CD (made under direct management (autoproduit) has the title 'Un'aria di famiglia', the CD will be available at the end of April 2006. On the website are MP3's for listening. Internet : TrioK |
TEMPUS FUGIT
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Repertoire in essence chants sacrées which they have rediscovered, this formation goes deep into the traditions of the
polyphony Corse. CD's: Nebbiu Internet: www.tempus-fugit.com.fr Contact: (0033) (0) 6 85 67 44 41 |
| CONCERTS TEMPUS FUGIT 2008 | |
| du 17 au 03 Mars | Résidence de création au Portugal FUNDAO |
| du 11 au 13 Juillet | LANDSUHTT, Bavière Germany |
| du 07 au 13 Aout | ESTONIE, Tallin |
| du 10 au 15 Décembre | PAYS-BAS |
U FIATU MUNTESE
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A group of young singers from the Balagne. CD's: Animae canti sacri è pulifunie, PARLA U CORE Internet: membres.lycos.fr/fiatumuntese E-mail: fiatu.muntese@laposte.net |
VOCE DI CORSICA
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Voices....just their voices. This groupe Voce di Corsica has contributed to Corsica, rediscovering her ancestral culture, to refind her place in the Mediterranean World. Albums "Polyphonies" and Polyphonies profanes & sacrées. The groupe consists of: Petru Guelfucci, Jean-François Giamarchi, Jean-Marc Bertrand, Petru Santu Guelfucci, Maï Pesce, Filippu Rocchi, Thierry Pesce en Dumenicu Leschi. Contact Management: Noëlle Olivi 20230 Poggio Mezzana Tel: 04.95.59.81.31 Fax: 04.95.59.81.40 Website: www.corsica.cx/musiques/voce.htm |
VOCE VENTU
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Six men, six voices... A group. Created in 1995, Voce Ventu is composed of long time friends: André Fazi, Anthony Geronimi, Frédéric Poggi, Éric Ressouche, Frédéric Sini et Xavier Tavera. |
ZAMBALLARANA
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The release of the third album of the group, created in 1997 by Jérome
Casalonga, peinter, musician, composer is expected in March 2004.
CD's: Lucia - Zamballarana "LUNA" has been recorded in the Auditorium of Pigna. One of the songs "U serenade di scapinu", ancient text in the Corsican language, was written by Salvatore Viale in 1890. Internet: www.zamballarana.com E-mail: info@zamballarana.com Contact: 0033 (0) 495 61 76 57 |
Association for the Promotion and Diffusion of Squares and other popular dances of Corsica.
Website: www.chez.com/tutti
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Casa Musicale - Auditorium di Pigna
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For more interesting background-information about La Casa Musicale: the origin, activities, artists, musical instruments, etc. |
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