ENZO AVITABILE
Enzo Avitabile was born in Naples and became one of the biggest stars in Italy. During this period, he worked with the biggest names on the international stage including James Brown and Tina Turner. In 2001, he began work on a brand new musical project. The highly original sound of the album is as a result of Enzo merging his sound with the tradition of the “Bottari”, whose origins date back to the 14th Century and involves using barrels as percussion instruments in ancient rhythms. Now Enzo has collaborated with the Bottari of Portico using the primitive rhythms of the barrel to create a pulsating, obsessive and strongly energetic rhythmic musical journey.
Let's Save The World
- Enzo Avitabile & Bottari
- WRASS 124
- Harmonia Mundi
The record is steeped in Italian tradition, featuring the voices of the Brotherhood of the SS Crucifix as well as the ancient instruments of Italy. This project has caught the imagination of international artists and who, having heard of the project, asked to participate. Khaled, Amina, Hugh Masekela, Baba Sissoko, Bakhit Mizmar Brass Band and Manu Dibango provide their magic to produce what is the most original "World Music Album of the Year". It has taken the World Music Charts by storm:
“A buzzing hive of roots creativity” (fRoots)
“A remarkable album, unlike any other carrying you along on a shifting wave of sound “ (TOP OF THE WORLD - Songlines)