The Sound of Mùsica Piemontèisa

"The Sound of Mùsica Piemontèisa" takes a dive into the rich and often quirky landscape of traditional and regional music from Piemonte, Northern Italy. Featuring artists like Gipo Farassino, Riz Samaritano, and Piero Montanaro, the playlist blends folk ballads, Alpine songs, and vintage Italian pop with touches of tango and polka. Tracks like “Mia mamma veul che fila” channel street-level storytelling, while instrumentals such as “Promessa - Tango argentino” and “Rosamunda - Polka” bring in danceable old-world flair.

There's also a lighthearted side, with pieces like “Il pinguino innamorato” and “Cadavere Spaziale” showing the playful edge of classic Italian songwriting. Groups like Mau Mau and Le Raviole al Vin mix things up with more contemporary arrangements, and names like Urbàlia Rurana and El Pont d'Arcalís offer a crossover into neighboring regional folk styles. It’s a wide-ranging listen that captures the musical identity of Piemonte and the sounds that have influenced—and been influenced by—it.