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Peppe Voltarelli

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Forfans of italian cantautorato, folk/world music, dialect songwriting, and listeners curious about il parto delle nuvole pesanti’s legacy.
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The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter from Calabria and former frontman of Il Parto delle Nuvole Pesanti, known for blending folk, tango, taranta and chanson with sharp, dialect-rich storytelling.

Reviews note Voltarelli’s Calabrian roots (Mirto, Cs), prior role as leader of Il Parto delle Nuvole Pesanti, and a solo path marked by international touring (Mexico, Argentina, United States, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, Czech Republic). He sings in Italian and Calabrese, plays guitar, accordion and percussions, and has collaborated with Bandabardò members (Finaz, Bachi, Enriquez). Cited tracks include “Quando Ni Vo”, “Marinai”, “Sta Città”, and “Il Paese Dei Ciucci”; covers include Modugno (“Malarazza”, “Dio come ti amo”) and an Italian take on Leo Ferré’s “Gli anarchici”.

Reviews celebrate Peppe Voltarelli’s Calabrian-rooted songwriting, mixing folk, tango, taranta and chanson with incisive, dialect-rich lyrics. His solo work and live bootlegs are praised for authenticity, storytelling, and energy. Noted collaborations include members of Bandabardò and covers of Modugno and Leo Ferré. International touring and distinctive vocal style stand out.

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