Nando Citarella is a Neapolitan musician, composer, and cultural researcher deeply rooted in Southern Italy's folk traditions. Known for revitalizing regional sounds, he blends tarantella rhythms, storytelling, and Mediterranean influences with jazz, classical, and global fusion. As founder of the percussion group **Tamburi del Vesuvio**, he’s celebrated for breathing new life into frame drums, tamburelli, and other traditional instruments. His releases like *Mozart a sud di Napoli* and *Jazz Phil* showcase his playful genre-blending, merging Mozart motifs or jazz improvisation with folk grit. Tracks like *‘A Pusteggia* and tributes to icons like Renato Carosone highlight his mission to honor Campania’s musical heritage while keeping it fresh. Citarella’s work often feels like a festive street procession—equal parts earthy, theatrical, and irresist
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