TROPICO ITALIANO

In the 60s and 70s, Italian film composers became masters of escapism. Think classic lighthearted comedies where city life takes a backseat to laughter and adventure, alongside films that explore sensuality in exotic settings.

Their soundtracks mirrored the era’s fascination with faraway lands but with an Italian twist.

The result? A captivating blend of styles. Samba, Latin, calypso, and exotica rhythms – often filtered through jazz (a genre that flourished in Italy during this time) – intertwine with typically Italian melodies.

In the arrangement crafted by the likes of Piero Umiliani, Augusto Martelli and Nico Fidenco, drums, bongos and percussion straight from Brazilian batucada and capoeira join forces with wordless vocals, classical and electric guitars, vibraphones, spinets, flutes, and even some well-placed drum machines. 

It’s a unique fusion of tropical vibes, easy-listening charm, and a hint of psychedelia.

Press play and join us on a sun-drenched Caribbean beach, South American coast, or Hawaiian shore, brimming with life – people dancing, laughing, and living it up to the rhythm of this exotic, Italian-infused music.