This ensemble is a duo (or trio or quartet) that specializes in Italian
American mandolin music from the early 1900s.
The combination of two mandolins and guitar was very popular in those
days to play for small social gatherings (weddings, first communion
parties ...) and a lot of music was published for it. Often the
ensemble consisted of a mandolin teacher with one or two of his best
students.
I've collected this type of music for many years, from whatever sources I could find it. Here are a couple of examples, recorded at Rigatoni bros rehearsals: Genova ridente (an italian march from the early 1900's) il golfo incantato (a neapolitan waltz) If you want to hear more, I can provide you with a link to Rigatonibrothers.pbwiki.com. |
