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Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 03/11/2011 - 06:22
The rocky peaks of the Dolomites will soon provide a breathtaking backdrop for the Dolomiti Ski Jazz Festival.The music festival runs 11 to 20 March, 2011 and…
Culture
by ITALY | Mon, 02/28/2011 - 03:53
What do Anthony Patrick Hadley from London and Michele Salvemini from Molfetta, Bari, have in common? Well, maybe if I call them Tony Hadley and Caparezza the…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 02/21/2011 - 08:42
The 2011 Sanremo song competition has come to close. The music festival drew huge audiences and international performers. While co-hosts Belen Rodriguez and…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 02/16/2011 - 05:59
The Sanremo Music Festival opened last night with introductions by Italian comedians Luca Bizzarri and Paolo Kessisoglu and appearances by showgirls Elisabetta…
Lifestyle
by Natalie Aldern | Mon, 02/14/2011 - 04:28
Last night’s Grammy Award show was full of unexpected wins, but it was no surprise when Lady Gaga took home three top honors.Never one to pass up making an…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Fri, 02/11/2011 - 02:53
With the Sanremo Music Festival set to begin on February 15, the world's attention is once more focused on Italian music. The festival has a reputation for…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 02/10/2011 - 16:04
Sanremo is a small Italian town near the border of France. Located on the Ligurian coast, Sanremo is known as a beautiful resort town, but its true claim to…
by ITALY | Mon, 01/24/2011 - 10:22
The programme of songs to be performed at the 2011 Sanremo Song Festival Celebration of Italian Unity has been announced. The event, which will take place on…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Wed, 12/29/2010 - 08:55
Image: La Fenice concert hall in VeniceIn Italy, New Years Eve marks the feast of San Silvestro. After a family meal, people ring in the new year with parties…
Culture
by Natalie Aldern | Thu, 12/23/2010 - 08:06
Jazz-lovers from all over the world are getting ready to ring in the new year with one of Italy's most celebrated musical events- the Umbria Jazz Festival. The…