Pantarei

Pantarei is presented in DeBaser's review as an Italian group combining Calabrian folk and percussion with dub and electronic elements; the reviewed album Radio Buddha is described as an example of the band's self-styled 'taranta-dub'. The review (mizi, 2004) notes Calabrian-language vocals and themes tied to southern Calabria.

The DeBaser review identifies members or contributors such as Leon (Calabrian percussionist) and Fabrizio Cesare Allah (lyrics/voice) and reports that the group claims to have synthesized 'taranta-dub'. The reviewed album discussed is Radio Buddha (review published 2004-09-26 on DeBaser).

DeBaser's available review (by mizi) praises Pantarei's Radio Buddha for blending Calabrian folk, percussion and dub/electronic textures into what the band calls 'taranta-dub'. The review highlights strong percussion, Calabrian-language vocals and themes tied to southern Calabria. Overall reception in the provided review is favorable (4/5).

For:Listeners of world music, dub and Mediterranean folk; fans of Almamegretta-style fusion and electronic/folk hybrids.