Album lore

Enzo Avitabile’s Made In Italy gathers a diverse array of Italian vernacular styles under one roof, blending canzone napoletana with neomelodico and singer-songwriter traditions. The album, rooted in folk and world music, is punctuated by soul and funk influences, evident in tracks like “Fratello Soul” and “Meglio Soul.” Recorded and released with a keen ear for regional character, this collection offers a textured portrait of southern Italian musical sensibilities.The 2004 remaster of “Dolce Sweet ‘M’” highlights Avitabile’s deft melding of heartfelt lyricism and rhythmic vitality. Listeners familiar with the Italian scene will recognize the subtle interplay between traditional melodies and contemporary grooves, a hallmark of Avitabile’s approach. Made In Italy remains a noteworthy artifact for those tracing the lineage of Italian popular music beyond the mainstream.

Album lore

Enzo Avitabile’s Made In Italy gathers a diverse array of Italian vernacular styles under one roof, blending canzone napoletana with neomelodico and singer-songwriter traditions. The album, rooted in folk and world music, is punctuated by soul and funk influences, evident in tracks like “Fratello Soul” and “Meglio Soul.” Recorded and released with a keen ear for regional character, this collection offers a textured portrait of southern Italian musical sensibilities.The 2004 remaster of “Dolce Sweet ‘M’” highlights Avitabile’s deft melding of heartfelt lyricism and rhythmic vitality. Listeners familiar with the Italian scene will recognize the subtle interplay between traditional melodies and contemporary grooves, a hallmark of Avitabile’s approach. Made In Italy remains a noteworthy artifact for those tracing the lineage of Italian popular music beyond the mainstream.