Goffredo Plastino, University of Newcastle

Calabrian “malavita” songs represent a long musical tradition that is distributed regionally vis-à-vis cassette recordings.  Recently, this local music has achieved wider distribution and relative success resulting from the release of two CD compilations. Ethnomusicologist Goffredo Plastino of the University of Newcastle will discuss the repertoire’s general characteristics, the music’s economic position within local culture, and the new relationship the music has with the European media.  Recordings will be played.