Traditional music, the heartbeat of Italy - L'Italo-Americano
WEBAug 22, 2023 · In Emilia-Romagna, traditional music is synonymous with liscio, a genre born in the 19th century and often associated with ballroom dancing.The accordion, the clarinet, and the double bass create a sound that is smooth and lively, and an infectious rhythm. Played at local festivals and dances, this music is a …
Are today’s Italians the real descendants of the ancient Romans?
WEBAug 10, 2021 · The Roman Empire is often associated with the most glorious moment in the history of the Italian peninsula, but are we, modern-day Italians, the genetic descendants of the old inhabitants of the Eternal City?. A short disclaimer before delving deeper into the subject: culturally, ethically, philosophically, we all are the descendants of the Ancient Romans and of their oriental cousins, the ...
The path to becoming Italian: understanding the 1948 Rule with …
WEBNov 21, 2023 · For many Italian Americans, the prospect of acquiring Italian citizenship is a deeply personal and appealing journey, connecting them to their heritage and opening doors to new opportunities.However, navigating the complex bureaucracy of citizenship applications can be daunting. Fortunately, there are experts and organizations dedicated to simplifying this process, just as Italian Citizenship ...
Queen Margherita of Savoia: royally famous and royally loved
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Margherita, a name truly fit for a queen.In English, it translates to “daisy,” the simplest but most popular flower. In the kitchen, it’s the name of the queen of pizzas, the pizza Margherita.Before the pizza and, back in her days, more popular than daisies, was the second queen of unified Italy, Regina Margherita di Savoia. Many of you may know she is the namesake of Italy’s most ...
The life and adventures of Giacomo Casanova, the first modern …
WEBOct 20, 2016 · To make a story good, you need to set its background straight. So, think of Venice. Not that of today, of course, but rather that of the 18th century: then, la Serenissima had been enjoying her role…
Cameos, the Italian hand-carved jewels with an ancient heart
WEBAug 22, 2023 · Ever since I was young, I’ve had a penchant for all things Victorian and Gothic in aesthetics: this fascination naturally led me to the world of cameos, those intricate pieces of jewelry that seem to whisper tales and secrets of the past.My fondness for these beautiful and somehow mysterious jewels has always been well-known among my friends and family and, a few Christmases ago, I was ...
An Italian song for freedom: the origins and popularity of Bella …
WEBApr 25, 2022 · Messina also helps us to ascertain where and when the melody was recorded for the first time: on a gramophone recording by gypsy accordionist Mishka Ziganoff, “Klezmer-Yiddish Swing Music,” In 1919.
Spaghetti all’Assassina: Bari’s killer pasta - L'Italo-Americano
WEBAug 22, 2023 · Open up a box of Barilla spaghetti, add a few handfuls of the long strands to a frying pan full of olive oil, a little garlic, some crushed red chili peppers, pour tomato sauce and water over it all…
The history of Ferragosto: Italy’s favorite summer day
WEBAug 10, 2021 · Ferragosto is a typically Italian holiday, that isn’t celebrated anywhere else in the world.While the 15 th of August is honored in Catholic countries as the day of Mary’s Ascension to Heaven, Ferragosto in Italy doesn’t have only a religious meaning, but a historical and socio-cultural one, too. It is, for us, the symbol of summer holidays and, at once, also that of the end of summer ...
Expression of the day: ti voglio bene. Because “I love you” doesn’t ...
WEBOct 19, 2020 · Ti voglio bene (tee voh-llioh bai-nai) is the sweetest of Italian expressions.Unlike its more theatrical sister, ti amo, “ti voglio bene” tends to be more subtle but also more authentic. When you say “ ti voglio bene,” you’re usually honest and really feel what you say, while “ti amo”… well, we all know “ti amo” can be misleading sometimes.