Pizzica a centuries old musical tradition with a message for the modern
- 9 years ago
Italian musician and songwriter Antonio Castrignano has been making people dance from southern Italy to France in a series of performances that marry the past to the present day.
Antonio Castrignano is a master of a centuries old musical tradition, which sings of the joy of working the land.
He spoke to euronews reporter Diego Giuliani about the rhythms of pizzica, the tarantata of the Pugila region, and the lessons we can learn from a shared past and culture.
“It’s a kind of medicine, something natural. It is the fruit of a people, who found the way not to marginalise people who had problems, who were unhappy, they were reintegrated into society, in the community, through a ritual – we will say ‘shamanic’ – through dance and a special music pizzica tarantata. Even three decades ago Italians were unaware of Salento, even the weather forecast ignored this tiny piece of land, which is at the heel of Italy. A movement which began in the 1990s showcased the strength, vitality an
Antonio Castrignano is a master of a centuries old musical tradition, which sings of the joy of working the land.
He spoke to euronews reporter Diego Giuliani about the rhythms of pizzica, the tarantata of the Pugila region, and the lessons we can learn from a shared past and culture.
“It’s a kind of medicine, something natural. It is the fruit of a people, who found the way not to marginalise people who had problems, who were unhappy, they were reintegrated into society, in the community, through a ritual – we will say ‘shamanic’ – through dance and a special music pizzica tarantata. Even three decades ago Italians were unaware of Salento, even the weather forecast ignored this tiny piece of land, which is at the heel of Italy. A movement which began in the 1990s showcased the strength, vitality an