Band, *1975 IT
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Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS), formed by writer Rina Durante in 1975, is a traditional music ensemble from Salento, Italy. The seven piece band and dancer perform a contemporary style of Southern Italy's traditional Pizzica music and dance. According to the group's website, it has performed with musical artists including Ballaké Sissoko, Ibrahim Maalouf, Piers Faccini, composer Ludovico Einaudi, and pop drummer (Stewart Copeland of The Police. CGS opened the Concertone of La Notte della Taranta in Melpignano in front of over 100.000 people.
![]() | Daniele Durante voc |
![]() | Salvatore Cotardo as, cl |
![]() | Sergio Zabini fl |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Canzoniere | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 2017 | Album |
Quaranta | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 2015 | Album |
Pizzica Indiavolata | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 2012 | Album |
Alla Riva Del Mare | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 2002 | Album |
Serenata | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 2002 | Album |
Pizzica Pizzica | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 2001 | Album |
Canti E Pizzichi D'amore | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 2000 | Album |
Carataranta | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 2000 | Album |
Ballati Tutti Quanti Ballati Forte | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 1998 | Album |
Come•Farò•A•Diventare Un•Mito | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 1983 | Album |
Canti Di Terra D'Otranto E Della Grecia Salentina | Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino | 1977 | Album |