Eugenio Bennato

Italian singer-songwriter and researcher of southern folk traditions; co-founder of Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare and Musicanova; initiator of the Taranta Power movement; brother of Edoardo Bennato. Works blend traditional southern sounds with Mediterranean/world influences and, at times, rock/blues elements.

Has led projects including Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare, Musicanova and Taranta Power; notable collaborators mentioned in reviews include Pietra Montecorvino, Teresa De Sio and Toni Esposito.

DeBaser reviews portray Eugenio Bennato as a champion of Southern Italian folk and Mediterranean sounds. His live shows (Taranta Power) are praised for energy and authenticity; some studio releases are criticized for recording or being less effective than the live experience. Collaborators mentioned in reviews include Pietra Montecorvino and Teresa De Sio. Recommended entry points in the reviews are the live-minded Taranta Power and the albums Garofano d'ammore and Sponda Sud.

For:Listeners interested in Southern Italian folk, tarantella/pizzica, Mediterranean/world music and energetic live performances.