Mr Bongo strike again, with a gloriously niche new collection of percussive Italian instrumentals compiled by the rhythmic Mr Gabriele Poso. With drum-driven numbers plucked from the 1960s through to the early 90s, Ritmo Italiano – Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo also features a new tune by Poso himself. – Flying Out

Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano ‘Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo’ a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems curated by Sardinian multi-instrumentalist, percussionist and producer, Gabriele Poso. A journey into the heart of Italian musical history, it celebrates Italy’s rich rhythmic traditions, showcasing a selection of genre-traversing, Italian treasures from the ’60s to the early ’90s. Honouring the timeless rhythms of Italian percussion masters, alongside a brand-new exclusive composition by Gabriele, ‘Ritmo Italiano‘ shines a light on the universal, primal language of the drum.

Tracklist

1. Puccio Roelens E la Sua Grande Orchestra TV – Caravan
2. Geg Munari Percussion Modern – Police Man
3. Don Marino Barreto Junior – Napolitano D’o Brazil
4. Tony Esposito – Pagaia
5. Naco – Volando Con Milton
6. Rosario Jermano – Grand Oceano
7. Tullio de Piscopo – Temptation
8. Tony Cercola – Lumumba
9. Gabriele Poso – Ritmo Italiano
10. Agostino Marangolo – Certi Giorni Mi Sento Bene, Certi Giorni Mi Sento Male
11. Tony Cercola – Lumumba (Clap! Clap! Version)