Armando Piazza

Singer-songwriter associated with the Naples alternative scene of the early 1970s; released the album Naus in 1973 and the earlier Suàn. Music blends acoustic psychofolk with progressive touches; percussion contributions on Naus by Toni Esposito. Releases were connected to the local Beautiful Black Butterfly label.

From contemporary accounts: released 'Naus' (1973) and earlier 'Suàn'; active in Naples' early-1970s alternative/progressive scene; label mentioned as Beautiful Black Butterfly; Toni Esposito plays percussion on Naus.

A nostalgic look at Armando Piazza, a Naples-based singer-songwriter active in the early 1970s. The review highlights the 1973 album Naus and its acoustic psychofolk and progressive touches. Toni Esposito is noted as a percussion contributor. The piece is affectionate and reflective rather than strictly critical.

For:Fans of obscure 1970s Italian folk/psych music, collectors of Naples progressive scene recordings, listeners of acoustic psychofolk.