Pizzica: the centuries-old Italian folk music still whipping up a frenzy

Pizzica has transcended its Dionysian roots to find its place in the centre of the biggest festival in Italy, and is now performed worldwide – but as with all ancient arts, adapting to modernity hasn’t been easyWhen Antonio Castrignanò listens to pizzica, he hears much more than tambourines and drums.... #press

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/15/pizzica-soundtrack-of-italys-salento-region?utm_source=press.coop

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