TRENTO – Fan Chaabi are the protagonists of the concert Friday 22 November, at 9pm at the Circolo Reversi in San Martino in Trento for the PolicarpiLive event.
Fan Chaabi is a Mediterranean ethnic music project born in Trento and carried out with passion since 2010.
Fan Chaabi’s music exalts contamination, the meeting between different peoples and cultures, as a main value which over the centuries has led to the evolution of styles and rhythms that still enchant and invite us to dance today.
Dirges, tarantellas, tammurriate, popular protest songs, gypsy dances they dialogue and mingle in the engaging journey that leads us to feel the heart of the Mediterranean, a crossroads of civilizations and a land of migrants, passing through the Iberian peninsula, crossing southern Italy and arriving in the Balkans.
Their first album entitled Tetraktys was released in 2022, edited by the Visage Music record label. During their musical career, the band has had the opportunity to perform with various artists from the Trentino and national scene.
The group is made up of Silvia Lo Sapio (vocals and percussion), Martina D’Amico (sax and vocals), Davide Prezzo (guitars and vocals), Michele Bolognese (mandolin, bouzouki and percussion) and Michele Bazzanella (bass and drum).
**How does Fan Chaabi’s unique blend of Mediterranean musical traditions reflect the cultural diversity of Trento and its surrounding region, and what impact does this have on audience reception?**
## World Today News Interview: Exploring the Sonic Tapestry of Fan Chaabi
**Welcome to World Today News. Tonight, we delve into the vibrant world of Fan Chaabi, a Trento-based band bringing the captivating sounds of Mediterranean music to life. We’re joined by two esteemed guests: Silvia Lo Sapio, vocalist and percussionist for Fan Chaabi, and Dr. Elena Rossi, a renowned ethnomusicologist specializing in Mediterranean folk traditions.**
**Section 1: The Birth of a Sound**
* **Silvia, let’s start with the genesis of Fan Chaabi. What sparked the desire to bring this diverse musical tapestry to life in Trento? What were the early inspirations and goals for the band?**
* **Dr. Rossi, from an ethnomusicological perspective, how significant is it for a group like Fan Chaabi to emerge in a region like Trento, perhaps not traditionally known for Mediterranean music? What does this say about the evolution of musical landscapes and cultural exchange?**
**Section 2: Weaving Cultural Threads**
* **Silvia, Fan Chaabi’s music is described as a celebration of “contamination” and the meeting of cultures. Can you elaborate on how these elements are woven into your music? Can you share examples of specific songs or musical motifs that represent this fusion?**
* **Dr. Rossi, Fan Chaabi incorporates genres like dirges, tarantellas, and tammurriate. These traditional forms often carry deep cultural significance. How does a band like Fan Chaabi navigate the balance between preserving the authenticity of these traditions and bringing a contemporary twist to them?**
**Section 3: The Mediterranean Mosaic**
* **Silvia, your music takes the listener on a journey through the Mediterranean, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Balkans. What resonates with you most about this vast and diverse region, and how does this translate into your music?**
* **Dr. Rossi, the Mediterranean has long been a crossroads of cultures, a melting pot of inspirations. How has this history influenced the evolution of music in the region? What are some of the key characteristics that define Mediterranean music as a whole?**
**Section 4: Future Soundscapes**
* **Silvia, what are Fan Chaabi’s aspirations for the future? Where do you see the band heading musically? Are there any specific regions or traditions you’d like to explore further?**
* **Dr. Rossi, looking ahead, how do you see Mediterranean music continuing to evolve? What role do you think bands like Fan Chaabi play in keeping these traditions alive and relevant in a contemporary world?**
**Closing Remarks:**
We want to thank Silvia Lo Sapio and Dr. Elena Rossi for sharing their insights and passion for Mediterranean music. For our readers who are interested in experiencing the vibrant sounds of Fan Chaabi for themselves, be sure to catch their upcoming performance
at Circolo Reversi in San Martino in Trento on November 22nd.
