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The 'UB40' of Italy -- Italian Ska

www.virtualitalia.com | 05/27/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The 'UB40' of Italy, Pitura Freska (Fresh Paint) has been bringing the sound Italian Ska to relaxed listners since 1989. What's even more interesting about this band, is that it's Italian dread-locked members sing in the Northern Italian "Veneto" dialect. For example, where in Italian you would say "avevo un pesce" (I had a fish), in the Vento dialect it's said "gavevo un pesse" -- this dialect lends itself surpisingly well to ska. This laid-back music is perfect for listening on a hot summer day, or during your Italian Barbecue! My favorite song, from this album is "Ridicoli" (Ridiculous), because of it's festive reggae sound and the Bob Marley-esqe "Cosa Mai Sara'" (Whatever will be, will be). However, young Italian ears should be shielded from the occasional Italian curse on this album. For a closer look at this unique band, take a peek at the Pitura Freska Official Website."