Tazenda

Tazenda is an Italian (Sardinian) music group formed in the late 1980s, known for blending Sardinian traditional music and instruments (launeddas, tenores) with rock and for singing in the Sardinian language. Andrea Parodi was the group's lead singer until his death in 2006; the band continued with new lineups and releases thereafter.

Key verifiable facts from reviews and public records: debut album 1988; breakthrough and Sanremo visibility with 'Spunta la luna dal monte' (1991); albums Murales (1991) and Limba (1992) are frequently cited as central works; collaboration with Fabrizio De André is documented in reviews; Andrea Parodi died October 17, 2006; post‑Parodi era includes albums such as Vida (2007).

DeBaser reviews praise Tazenda's fusion of Sardinian traditional music with rock and Andrea Parodi's voice, highlight landmark albums like Tazenda (1988), Murales (1991) and Limba (1992), and view post‑Parodi releases as weaker. The group's cultural role and use of Sardinian instruments and language are central themes.

For:Fans of folk/ethnic rock, world music listeners, Sardinian culture enthusiasts