Giovanni Borraro and Mario Spolidoro
ZAMPOGNARI
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The bagpipes came wordlessly from distant mountains and awoke the good poor people in
their homes (Giovanni Pascoli) |
At Christmas time, the streets and houses are pleasantly invaded by the
sweet, melancholy sounds of the zampogna musicians, the traditional Italian
bagpipe players who herald the coming of Christmas.
Giovanni Borraro and Mario
Spolidoro continue the ancient tradition of the zampogna players. They have
studied the history and culture of this instrument and are experts in its
construction. For many years, Borraro and Spolidoro have
been travelling Italy, dressed in traditional costume and spreading the
tradition of those characters that the poet Gioacchino Belli calls "the wandering bards".
Borraro and Spolidoro's role is
to reawaken old traditions and ridiscover those cultural expressions which
enrich mankind. They are part of a tradition far older than our modern Father
Christmas and less strongly linked to the image of consumerism.
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