Dive into the captivating world of Tarantella! Explore the rich history and vibrant rhythms of this traditional Italian dance form that has enchanted generations. From its origins in Southern Italy to its modern-day expressions, join me on a rhythmic through the fascinating history and function of this south Italian folk dance tradition.

Find me and my music (including new song "Isthmus") here: https://linktr.ee/filipholm

Original music by:
Filip Holm
Rymdklang Soundtracks
Trabant 33

Sources/Recomended Reading:

Bennato, Eugenio. 2001. “Le leggi musicali della tarantella.” In Tarantismo e neotarantismo, edited by Anna Nacci, 83–92. Nardò, Italy: Besa.

Bowden, Hugh (2010). "Mystery cults in the Ancient World". Thames and Hudson Ltd.

Burkert, Walter (1982). "Greek Religion". Harvard University Press.

Burkert, Walter (1988). "Ancient Mystery Cults". Harvard University Press.

Inserra, Incoronata (2017). "Global Tarantella: Reinventing Southern Italian Folk Music and Dances". University of Illinois Press.

Ustinova, Yulia (2017). "Divine Mania: Alterations of Consciousness in Ancient Greece". Routledge.


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