Turinese cult band of the 1980s with an anarchist, DIY approach; their sound mixes punk and hardcore with jazz and folk influences.

Reviews and provided sources note: Franti are a Turin (Turinese) underground band active in the 1980s. Key releases discussed include Luna nera (1983), a 1984 split with Contrazione, and later compilations/box sets such as Non classificato. Members named in reviews include Lalli, Stefano Giaccone (sax), Vanni, Marco and Massimo. The band practiced self-production and a no-copyright distribution stance; their 2006 reunion/live concert in Schio (C.S.C. San Vito di Leguzzano) is described in a live review. The split includes a cover of Bob Dylan's "Gates Of Eden" and the group is repeatedly described as anarchist, DIY and politically engaged.

Franti are a Turinese cult band of the 1980s noted for an anarchist, DIY ethic and an eclectic sound mixing punk, hardcore, jazz and folk. Reviews praise their passion, political engagement and underground legacy. Key records mentioned are Luna nera, Split and Non classificato.

For:Listeners of Italian 1980s alternative, punk, hardcore and politically engaged DIY music.

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 "In a world organized and crushed by the logic of profit and power, fundamental points to break the rules are self-management and self-production. Creating and collectively self-managing rehearsal rooms, recording studios, instruments, the reproduction and distribution of sound material, print, etc., means cutting off the hands of speculators and businessmen".

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