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Pastanostra
Pastanostra formed in 1992 in Sicily, with Salvatore Mancuso on vocals, Giovanni La Manna on accordion, Antonino Margiotta on guitar, Vincenzo Margiotta on...
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Pastanostra formed in 1992 in Sicily, with Salvatore Mancuso on vocals, Giovanni La Manna on accordion, Antonino Margiotta on guitar, Vincenzo Margiotta on bass, and Antonio Cultrera on drums. They worked with traditional Sicilian folk melodies, adding pop and rock elements to create something that felt both familiar and new.
Their 1996 single "Tu Moda Es" became a local hit, celebrating Sicilian identity through its lyrics about traditional festivals and costumes. The song's catchy tune helped it reach listeners who might not have otherwise engaged with folk music.
They released albums like "Sikania" in 1997, "Italia Nostra" in 2000, and "Terra Mia" in 2004. Their lyrics sometimes addressed social issues, which occasionally drew criticism from political figures. They received the Premio Lunezia award for their writing.
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