New CD offers 44 historic Italian American recordings--most long unavailable

Apr 26, 2013 752

The new 2 CD set Paese Mio Bello is the first collection of its kind, featuring 44 historic Italian-American recordings, 40 of which have been previously unreleased, at least since the original 78rpm records were issued.

The selections were recorded between 1915 and 1939 and vary from traditional rural folk recordings to elegant divas singing the popular music of 1920's and 30's Italian-America. The discs have been expertly transferred and mastered by Adrian Cosentini. The 2 CD set is available for purchase for $22. To order online and for a complete list of selections, go to http://italian78s.blogspot.com/ and pay via PayPal.To order via US mail, please write to [email protected].

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