VARIOUS - Operazione Sole: Italian Pop Reggae Dub & Summer Love Affairs - LP
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Operazione Sole: Italian Pop Reggae Dub & Summer Love Affairs
Maladetta Discoteca France
LP Cat: MD 33006Rel: 1 Jul 24
Reggae Classics/Oldies/Ska Side 1 - Track 1. Diana Morini - Nella Mia Mente La Tempesta Side 1 - Track 2. Miro - Canne Di Bambu Side 1 - Track 3. Fiammetta - Azzurre Stelle Side 1 - Track 4. Stefano Fani - Nun T'arratta Side 1 - Track 5. Aerosol - Disco Joga Side 2 - Track 1. Genio 84' - I Dinero Side 2 - Track 2. Feliciana - Non Ci Credo Side 2 - Track 3. Nino Forte - Piezze E Fetente Side 2 - Track 4. Gino Santercole - Ancora Noi
Operazione Sole, like the impactful 1967 Peppino Di Capri song, highlights the impact of Jamaican rhythms on Italian pop music from the 60s and 70s. This collection showcases how the upbeat sounds of Kingston influenced Italian artists, especially during the reggae boom in England (1968-1970) and Bob Marley's rise to global fame. Starting with Mina's 1959 Jamaican shuffle 'Nessuno' and evolving through blue-beat and ska by artists like I 4 di Lucca and Peppino Di Capri, Italian musicians embraced these Caribbean-infused sounds. In the late 70s and early 80s, reggae's influence grew, with prominent names like Loredana Berte and Adriano Celentano experimenting with these new rhythms. Operazione Sole focuses on lesser-known artists who adapted popular Italian pop to the prevailing black sounds of the West, ranging from classic reggae to dub-influenced Italo-disco and Neapolitan grooves. This collection is both a scholarly exploration and a joyful celebration of Italy's unique musical journey, capturing a vibrant era where local pop met global trends, resulting in innovative and memorable music.
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