Today’s artistic scene of the city is a reflection of centuries-long history, where every passing or settling nation would leave traces of their unique voices, instruments, and verses in the Neapolitan culture or napoletanità.
The roots of the Neapolitan music reach back to Ancient Rome when it became a central way of expression during festivals that later intertwined with Christian and Islamic art traditions, the culture of Normans and Spaniards, and even the American culture during the post-war period. Let us follow those musical traces and see the threads which the Neapolitan music tapestry is woven from!
