Alessandra Belloni
Monday, November 02, 2009
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Singer and percussionist Alessandra Belloni
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In Southern Italy, the trance dance known as the tarantella was used to cure a mental disorder among women -- who felt stuck in the spider web of their society. Singer and percussionist Alessandra Belloni joins us to share this and other histories of the tarantella. And, she performs live in our studio.
Comments [3]
Thanks for this wonderful show! I love learning about Italy and the performances are outstanding.
great to hear such authentic music from a region of Italy that is not often performed in new york. enjoyed the show, the band, and performance. bravi
My father is from Calabria, loved what I just heard!
Bravo! Tengo la voglia di ballare!
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