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The pizzica and Taranta, the typical Apulian dances – Nord Salento Tour

The pizzica and Taranta, the typical Apulian dances

Dancing Tarantella (Italian pronunciation: [taranˈtɛlla]) is a group of various folk dances characterized by a fast upbeat tempo,  accompanied by tambourines. It is among the most recognized forms of traditional southern Italian music. The specific dance-name varies with every region, for instance tammurriata in Campania, pizzica in the Salento region, and Sonu a ballu in Calabria. Tarantella is popular in Southern Italy and Argentina. A good Wiki introduction. But to … Leggi tutto The pizzica and Taranta, the typical Apulian dances