In this project, Pierre Vaiana offers new compositions largely inspired by the colours and aromas of both sides of the Mediterranean, such as the tarantella, tammuriata and pizzica. The group’s rhythmic inspiration feels free to dip into Indian and African rhythmic circles. The musician’s playing leaves lots of room for inspiration and a spirit of freedom, spontaneity and openness.
The group consists of Pierre Vaiana, Fabian Fiorini and Carlo Rizzo, joined by the talents of second percussionist Zoumana Dembelé (Burkina Faso), the double bassist Nicolas Thys and sometimes even two singers that are heirs to the magnificent traditions of the canzuna a la carritera (Sicilian carter singing), Giovanni Di Salvo and Melchiorre Di Salvo (Bagheria, Sicily).
