Alessandra Belloni
Tarantata: Dance of the Ancient Spider
15.99
Mezzo-soprano and percussionist Belloni Alessandra spins her music from from the tarantella – the ecstatic rites used to cure young women of an affliction of sexuality and passion known as "the bite of the ancient spider." Belloni brings together the Italy’s early mystical roots with influences from Brazil, NorthAfrica, and Latin America, joined by Glen Velez on frame drums; Steve Gorn on bansuri flute; John La Barbera on chitarra battente, mandoloncello, cuatro, oud,classical guitar, and viola caipira; Charlie Giordano on accordion; and Joe Deninzon on violins.
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| "Alessandra Belloni's music is the ultimate dichotomy: earth-based feminism mixed with Catholic iconography. With wild abandon, she mixes the mystical healing rituals of the tarantella with chants in adoration of the Virgin Mary. Her fearlessly passionate mezzo-soprano, with its rich, deep vibrato is an acquired taste, but one worth acquiring... One must admire Belloni's unabashed juxtaposition of earthy eroticism and goddess/virgin worship. Tarantata is feminist music at its best, without the preaching. It's frankly sensuous and brilliantly performed." - Peggy Latkovich, RootsWorld |
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