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Ator Ator 26.03.2026 Teatri Stabil Furlan Dario Zampa

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Dario Zampa sings a verse from the Friulian folk song 'L'Om di Buri,' highlighting its playful, untranslatable lyrics.

The episode opens with a repetitive chant of 'Atto!', setting a theatrical tone. Dario Zampa, the guest, begins by reminiscing about his past in Minieri, where he learned and joked, and his involvement with theatre companies. He mentions starting to sing with short farts, which sparked his desire to pursue music. Zampa, now 80, discusses his long career, noting he has been singing live for 60 years. He recalls singing at the Recreatoris and feeling called to music. In 1967, he participated in the Campanile d'Oro, an important musical event where young organizers had many auditions, including visits from the Celentano clan and RCA of Rome. Zampa describes singing in various Friulian towns like Massa e Diele, Tussus e Diele, Diele, Cunche, Muse, and Di Madone, and winning a festival in 1969. He also participated in subsequent years, sometimes with Gloria Aita, a Miss Italy contestant. The host mentions other figures like Pier Duus and Alfonsina Tappe. Zampa performs a part of the Friulian folk song 'L'Om di Buri,' with lyrics about his uncle and daily life. The host notes that the song is not straightforward and is a popular folk tune, possibly translated from American songs in the 1950s. Zampa discusses having an American group and returning to America, followed by an earthquake and meetings. The host reflects on societal changes in Friuli since the 1960s and 1970s, mentioning the boom, comfort, and loss of traditional elements like books and naturalness. Zampa talks about his musical group, including Omar Malisan on guitar, Andrea Grosso on bass, Nicola Masolini on percussion, and collaborations with Bob Marley's family and harmonicist Sebastiano. He emphasizes the depth of Friulian songwriting, covering themes like God, people, religion, politics, and landscape. Zampa acknowledges the many changes and challenges in Friuli, including issues with autonomy, language, and reality. The episode concludes with announcements about Zampa's 80th-anniversary tour starting in teatri ristoranti, possibly extending to San Danilo, and thanks for his contributions from 1946 to 2026.

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