Banda Ionica is an Italian folk group focused on the brass band traditions of

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. The roots of the music played by the band can be traced to

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and funeral marches. The

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tradition, updated by Banda Ionica and others, helped to bring the operatic and classical music to the rural poor. Founded in 1997 by Fabio Barovero (formerly of the group Mau Mau) and Roy Paci, the group is currently composed of twenty young musicians and plays a mix of traditional and original compositions.

Discography

Albums

* Passione (1997) * Matri Mia (2002)

Soundtracks

* Dopo mezzanotte, directed by

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(2004) * La febbre, directed by

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(2005)

References

Italian folk music groups {{Italy-band-stub