Miscellaneous

Gloriously simple but tasty recipes springing from the good earth and from the ancient traditions of Puglia.  The author, a native of Bari residing on the San Francisco peninsula, collects recipes from her grandmother and treats us to the genuine, healthful flavors of her homeland.  Easy to follow directions, illustrated, paperback.  Complimentary shipping.

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From exuberant tarantellas to poignant ballads, this collection is a celebration of life and love.  Hugo’s original arrangements, coupled with the plaintive expressiveness of Al’s mandolin, demonstrate the timeless appeal of these traditional Italian songs – joyous, carefree, achingly beautiful and romantic.  This music is the heart of enchantment.

Great timeless romantic favorites from Italy and Mexico.  Al’s mandolin and Hugo’s guitar and arrangements express heartfelt yearnings and emotions common to both cultures.

A delightful mix of romantic and happy Italian and Latin melodies played by Al Fabrizio on mandolin accompanied by Hugo Wainzinger, whose arrangements transport us to places of loving memories and experiences … to enjoy over and over again.

Romantic Italian songs played from the heart.  Al Fabrizio and Hugo Wainzinger capture the essence of Italy in a unique easy-listening performance, bringing the listener back to childhood memories and favorite romantic places.  In this CD, Al plays two mandolins and Hugo plays guitar, bass and keyboard as well as composing the arrangements.

The first comprehensive depiction on film of the Italian American experience.  The result of over four years of research, the film traces the social, economic, and political transformation of Italians from immigrant victims of violence and prejudice to prominent members of the American society.

The story is told by weaving together personal accounts with comments by scholars, and using a treasure trove of historical photographs and footage.  The Italian version of the  film, broadcast nationally by RAI-Italian Television in 2007, received wide critical acclaim and the Italian newspaper La Stampa called Pane Amaro “…an investigation into our past that is more compelling than a feature film.”

The title of the film comes from a popular Neapolitan song of the early 1900s which spoke of the immigrants’ pain at being separated from home and family.

Directed and produced by Gianfranco Norelli
Co-Producer Suma Kurien