Banda Ionica is an Italian folk group focused on the brass band traditions of Sicily. The roots of the music played by the band can be traced to Holy Week and funeral marches. The banda tradition, updated by Banda Ionica and others, helped to bring the operatic and classical music to the rural poor.
Banda Ionica | |
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| Origin | Sicily, Italy |
| Genres | Folk, world music |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | EMI |
| Members | Roy Paci Fabio Barovero |
| Website | bandaionica.it |
Founded in 1997 by Fabio Barovero (formerly of the group Mau Mau) and Roy Paci, the group is currently composed of twenty young musicians and plays a mix of traditional and original compositions.
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Passione (1997)
- Matri Mia (2002)
Soundtracks
edit- Dopo mezzanotte, directed by Davide Ferrario (2004)
- La febbre, directed by Alessandro d'Alatri (2005)
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