An Italian folk band from Modena that blends traditional sounds with political lyrics.
For a sense of their sound, try "Bella Ciao" or "Celtica Patchanka", they show how the band works within folk traditions while staying politically engaged.
They took Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan's approach and applied it to Italian folk traditions, recording versions of partisan anthems like "Bella Ciao" that became signature tracks. Their song "Celtica Patchanka" shows how they mixed folk instruments with contemporary themes, keeping their music grounded in social commentary rather than chasing trends.
They formed in the late 1980s when musicians from Modena started playing together, drawn to traditional folk and protest songs. In the 1990s, their outspoken views sometimes drew criticism, but they kept making music that reflected their perspective within the folk tradition.
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