The Norient Special «Sonic Traces: From Italy» is a multi-layered, multimedia approach to the open question of «Italian Identity» in sound and music. A 132 page print version of the Norient Online Special.
A multi-layered, multimedia approach to the open question of «Italian identity» in sound and music. Through a variety of approaches, from essay to memoir, interview, video playlist, and open letter, this Special hopes to foster a broader conversation on the past and present of Italian culture, as it asks the unanswered question: what can be labeled as Italian music, after all? Order the book version of this Special now. Edited by Francesco Fusaro.
Introduction by Francesco FusaroSome people think they know what Italian music is, until you really start to ask.
Short Essay by Bruno RanaWhat was the role played by the Italian-American community in the U.S. in the development of disco music? Reflecting on the Italian diaspora’s cultural impact could foster a less toxic debate on the presence of ethnic minorities in the Italian peninsula.
Essay by Lorenzo Cibrario, Luca Locati LucianiThrough the intersections of new music styles, dedicated clubs, and unprecedented economic progress, the Italian LGBTQIA+ community found a mental and physical space that was free from the social and political pressure of post-WWII Italian society.
Sonic Traces: From Italy
Sonic Traces: From Italy
This Special is curated by Francesco Fusaro and funded by Italia Music Export, with the kind support of Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Londra and the Festival of Italian Literature in London.
