Lino Capra Vaccina

The Profile

Italian percussionist and composer associated with the experimental/world-music scene. Prominent figure of Aktuala; collaborated on albums such as "Vietato Ai Minori Di 18 Anni?" by Jumbo and "La Finestra Dentro" by Juri Camisasca; played with Telaio Magnetico alongside Franco Battiato. Known for blending raga, ambient, minimalism and experimental approaches.

The DeBaser review notes a 2015 reissue of Antico Adagio and mentions that Four Tet 'loves this work.' The reviewer situates Vaccina in the mid/late 1970s Italian underground scene.

DeBaser's available review celebrates Lino Capra Vaccina's Antico Adagio as a richly original blend of raga, ambient and experimental music. The reviewer situates him in the 1970s Italian underground (Aktuala, collaborations with Battiato and Juri Camisasca) and praises the 2015 reissue.