What does a 127-year-old street organ have to tell us about Italian-American history? More than you might imagine! In this fascinating episode of the Italian American Podcast, we welcome Tony Gangi, proprietor of the Great American Street Organ, who is bringing an almost-forgotten Italian-American tradition back to life.
Tony joins us to share the incredible story of the Italian immigrant organ grinders who once filled the streets of America with music, entertaining passersby and making a living through this unique form of street performance.