Benito Urgu

Performer associated with the 1960s beat group I Barrittas, who developed a solo career in the 1970s and became notable in the 1980s for theatrical and comedic cassette recordings that use Sardinian and Italian to portray local characters and social change.

From reviews: worked with I Barrittas in the 1960s; solo career in the 1970s; theatrical and comedic cassette output in the 1980s; uses Sardinian language alongside Italian; notable cassettes include Latte & Cozze and Visitors.

Reviews highlight Benito Urgu's trajectory from the 1960s beat period with I Barrittas through a solo career and 1980s theatrical/comedic cassettes. His work uses Sardinian (with Italian) to portray social classes and everyday characters. Latte & Cozze and Visitors are repeatedly noted as significant releases.

For:Fans of regional Italian comedy, Sardinian culture, spoken-word performances, and sociocultural satire.