A project of young eastern Sicilian musicians (born between Catania and Syracuse) performing brass-and-percussion repertoire rooted in southern Italian procession and funeral traditions. Reviews cite leadership by Maestro Rosario Patania, contributions by Fabio Barovero, and strong cinematic, cathartic melodies.

Recorded material includes a 1997 recording session at Esagono studio in Rubiera (mentioned in reviews). The Matri mia project features guest artists such as Roy Paci, Vinicio Capossela, Ermanno Giovanardi, Cristina Zavalloni, Le Loup Garou, Arthur H, El Mono Loco (Macaco) and Josh Sanfelici (as listed in a DeBaser review).

DeBaser reviews celebrate Banda Ionica's emotional, brass-driven reworking of southern Italian procession and funeral music. Both reviewed albums — Passione and Matri mia — are praised for their evocative blend of tradition and world-music sensibilities. Reviewers highlight strong guest contributions and cinematic, cathartic melodies. The project is presented as young eastern Sicilian musicians reconnecting regional sounds with broader influences.

For:Listeners of world music, Italian folk, brass bands, and cinematic/ritual soundscapes

 "It is the first light of dawn. In a few minutes, from the abbey mount of St. Michael the Archangel, the procession of Mysteries will slowly begin. At the first notes of the band, an uncontrollable emotion streaks the faces of thousands of believers with tears. [...] These are accumulated anxieties, knots, and worries that dissolve even for those who are not devout,"

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 "music without borders," which unites without globalizing and is understandable beyond its origins and language.

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