Eugenio Bennato, a prolific Italian musician and composer, has roots deeply embedded in the rich soils of Southern Italian folk traditions, particularly those revolving around the tarantella rhythm. Born in Naples, Campania, on March 16, 1948, he initially gained acclaim as a co-founder of the esteemed folk group Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare (NCCP) in 1969, alongside his brother, Edoardo Bennato, and others. The group explored and revived traditional Southern Italian music, setting a cornerstone for ethnically inspired musical movements in Italy.

Segueing from his foundational work with NCCP, Eugenio Bennato eventually embarked on a solo career, consistently charting a course through the realms of melody and folklore, ever enriching the tapestry of Italian ethnomusicology with his compositions. His projects often illuminate the cultural interplay between the Mediterranean and the world, leading to pioneering works like "Taranta Power," a term he coined to encapsulate the vibrant energy of taranta music fused with global sounds. Notable recent releases such as "Da che sud e' sud" and the "Taranta Collection" witness Bennato's unwavering commitment to explore the social and cultural dimensions of music, as he traverses the landscape from traditional folk to contemporary worldbeat, all while touching on themes of societal relevance and historical recollection. Through his compositions and performances, Eugenio Bennato remains a dynamic force in celebrating and advancing Neapolitan and Southern Italian musical heritage on the global stage.

Genres

Italian Folk

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Latest Release

Musica del mondo

Eugenio Bennato

Single - Released July 5, 2024