Ciao a tutti! If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re interested in learning Italian. And let me tell you, you’ve made a fantastic decision! Not only is Italian a beautiful language filled with rich history and culture, but it’s also incredibly fun to learn. One of the best ways to improve your Italian skills is by immersing yourself i...

A renewal of the license deal between Meta and the Italian collecting society SIAE has not been reached, as communicated by both parties on March 16. “Safeguarding the rights of songwriters and artists is an absolute priority for us. Therefore, today we will start the procedure to remove the songs of the SIAE catalog from our music library,” said a...

Tuesday, 03/28/2023 - 6:00pm. Organized by Casa Italian Zerilli Marimò. RSVP Here. "What Makes It Italian?" is a music listening and discussion group that meets online on the Zoom platform and is open to everyone. Participation is free. The group is led by Gina Crusco, who has also guided listening at Bard LLI and Riverdale Y; acted as maestro del...

Måneskin have added 2023 tour dates in conjunction with their new album, RUSH! The newly planned concerts are set at large-scale venues in Europe and North America from September into December. Måneskin is currently on tour in Europe and will tour their home country of Italy in July. The band will be performing across seven countries in the America...

San Francisco Opera celebrates its first century after its foundation in 1923 and welcomes everyone to join its staff and creative artists for many events already underway. San Francisco Opera’s centennial commemorates the glorious past as well as its Italian origins and welcomes the community into an exciting new era.  It was 1922 when Gaetano Mer...

When you think of Italy, what comes to mind? The rolling hills of Tuscany? The ruins of ancient Rome? The decadence of Venetian masquerade balls? Chances are, jazz music doesn’t immediately come to mind. But did you know that Italy has a rich history and thriving contemporary scene of jazz music? Let’s dive into the world of jazz Italy and discover...

When: Sun, March 26, 2023, 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM EDT - Where: DeSantis Family Chapel 300 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Join award-winning singer/PBS-TV host/award-winning actor, Cristina Fontanelli www.cristinafontanelli.com as she returns to her musical roots in Palm Beach just steps away from the Kravis Center where she appeared in t...

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Grace Elmi who has been offered a tenure track position of Assistant Professor in Musicology at Williams College (MA), starting in Fall 2023. She was Visiting Professor at UNC Chapel Hill for the 2021-2022 academic year and she has spent the last year in Italy, first as a Fulbright fellow at the University of Basili...

These are some of the best songs to learn Italian. I picked songs I liked also for the melody since if you really want to learn the words, you will have to play them over and over. Now, I know what you might be thinking: “Songs? Really? Isn’t that just for kids?” But trust me, learning Italian through music is not only for kids, it’s for everyone....

After initially declining to perform live at the 95th Academy Awards, Lady Gaga made a last-minute decision to sing "Hold My Hand," her Oscar-nominated single from the Top Gun: Maverick soundtrack. And while it was reported that she didn't want to participate because she didn't have enough time to deliver a performance at the caliber she's used to,...