Osanna is a Neapolitan progressive rock group formed in 1971, noted for blending local musical traditions with progressive rock, theatrical live shows (including painted faces) and soundtrack work.

Formed in 1971; early lineup included Lino Vairetti, Elio D'Anna, Danilo Rustici, Lello Brandi, Massimo Guarino. Collaborated with Luis Bacalov on the Milano Calibro 9 soundtrack (Preludio Tema Variazioni Canzona). Palepoli is widely praised as a high point of Italian prog. The band regrouped after mid-1970s lineup changes and released Suddance (1978).

Osanna are a Neapolitan progressive rock group formed in 1971. Reviews single out Palepoli as their peak and praise L'Uomo and Preludio Tema Variazioni Canzona. Critics note the band's theatrical shows (painted faces), the fusion of local traditions with prog rock, and successful soundtrack work with Luis Bacalov.

For:Fans of 1970s progressive rock, listeners interested in Italian and Neapolitan musical traditions, and soundtrack aficionados.

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 Landscape of Life remains a more than valid album.

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 Suddance certainly has a double meaning, that is, "sudden", perhaps an allusion to the uncertain fate of the album given the internal crisis of the band, but also "southern dance", with a clear reference to the Neapolitan essence of the group.

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