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Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare

Musical Group
Forfans of traditional/folk music, world-music listeners, students of ethnomusicology and neapolitan culture
4 Reviews 1 Definitions 3 Charts

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A Neapolitan ensemble praised for ethnomusicological research and theatrical performances of traditional songs. Reviews name members such as Eugenio Bennato, Giovanni Mauriello, Peppe Barra, Fausta Vetere, Nunzio Areni and Patrizio Trampetti, and highlight collaboration and artistic direction with Roberto De Simone.

Gained national exposure through Festival di Spoleto in the early 1970s; collaborated closely with Roberto De Simone (who staged La gatta Cenerentola in 1976). Uses traditional folk instruments (guitars, mandolins, flutes, violin, putipù, triccheballacche, tammorra) and emphasizes vocal ensemble and theatricality.

The reviews celebrate the Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare as a central force in reviving and performing traditional Neapolitan music. Critics emphasize meticulous ethnomusicological research, theatrical delivery, authentic folk instruments and strong vocal ensembles. Key collaborations with Roberto De Simone and festival exposure in the early 1970s are repeatedly noted. Albums discussed include La Gatta Cenerentola, La Serpe A Carolina, Li Sarracini Adorano Lu Sole and Tarantella ca nun va bbona.

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