Joanne Natale Spigonardo May 8, 2026 Le Mamme, performed by the iconic Italian singer-songwriter Toto Cutugno, is more than just a pop song; it is a heartfelt cultural ode to the unconditional love, sacrifice, and central role of mothers in Italian society. Presented at the San Remo Music Festival in 1989, the song highlights theContinue reading “Le Mamme ti Amano di piu – Mothers will Always Love you More”
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Italian Opera – The Voice of Love
Joanne Natale Spigonardo August 31, 2025 In the 15th Century, Florence was the hub of the Renaissance, with many painters, poets, musicians, and intellectuals. Opera began there and was a means for the general public to express themselves in forms of dramatic songs that often depicted Greek Tragedies. If you close your eyes and imagineContinue reading “Italian Opera – The Voice of Love”
The Violin – An Italian Treasure
Joanne Natale Spigonardo January 28, 2025 While the mandolin is probably Italy’s most famous instrument, it is the violin that put Italian music in the forefront of the world. The violin dates back to the middle ages throughout Europe and Asia. The first violin to be made in Italy was by Andre Amati in Cremona,Continue reading “The Violin – An Italian Treasure”
Hidden Treasures of Italy 