Indaco

The Profile

Indaco is an Italian ensemble formed in the early 1990s by Rodolfo Maltese (Banco del Mutuo Soccorso) and Mario Pio Mancini. Their music blends world/ethnic sounds, progressive rock, and Mediterranean colors, showcased on albums like Vento del deserto (1997), Amorgós (1999), Spezie (2000), and Terra Maris (2002).

Founded by Rodolfo Maltese and Mario Pio Mancini; early lineup included Pierluigi Calderoni, Luca Barberini, Arnaldo Vacca, and Carlo Mezzanotte; collaborators included Mauro Pagani, Francesco Di Giacomo, Enzo Gragnaniello, Massimo Carrano, Toni Esposito, Antonello Salis, and Rino Zurzolo.

One review celebrates Indaco’s Vento del deserto as a high-quality blend of ethnic rock-folk, world, and Mediterranean sounds. The piece praises evocative atmospheres, rich acoustic instrumentation, and standout tracks like Green Fog and Tharros. It highlights guest appearances (e.g., Francesco Di Giacomo, Mauro Pagani) and links the album to the group’s 1990s–early 2000s output.