There is an inevitable game of references between the Augusteo theatre in Naples and the Ariston in Sanremo. On the first stage tomorrow evening sal Da Vinci debuts with his new show «Dalla parte del cuore». On that of the second,from February 24th,he will return to the competition with «Forever yes».
Are you the last of the romantics, Sal? A show about the primacy of love, even about artificial intelligence, then a song about the importance of “that yes that is worth a lifetime”?
«Oh God, I don’t know about the last one, romantic for sure. Also because I was lucky enough to have said yes to Paola: we got married in 1992, but we had our first kiss on 4 July 1984.”
«sal Da Vinci – tonight… what a evening!»: a concert event for over forty years of his career
A not-so-random date for New york street urchin Salvatore Sorrentino, independence Day?
«They are the coincidences of life, or perhaps the signs. We certainly both felt one hundred percent Neapolitan that day.”
Let’s start from the Augusteo: what will we see?
«it’s an idea that’s been brewing in my head for some time, intrigued, as I am, but also terrified, by Artificial intelligence. It will be able to help us in many fields,but also impoverish us.Do we really have to imagine songs, films, books invented by machines? what cannot be reproduced will still be the language of the heart, algorithms have no feelings.”
Yes,but how does all this impact the scene?
«The show is a journey on a spaceship in search of a better world.On board there is only room for the best things, the positive ones.Everything else, in this period the worst there is never an end, we leave it behind us.”
From Noah’s ark to Sal’s ark?
“Almost. Instead of animals, I bring on board songs, emotions, and two shady figures, Commander Scars, alias Ciro Villano, who also wrote the lyrics with me, and the alien played by ernesto Lama. Two real runaways.”
This is the framework, the plot. And the songs?
«The lineup came to me spontaneously. Accompanied by my historic band and a dance troupe, alongside my personal successes, I took possession of grand songs that I had never sung. Along with the Neapolitan song, I pay homage to the great Mia Martini with “Minuetto” and “Almeno tu nell’Universo”. But I also sing Baglioni, my friend and maestro Renato Zero with a “Cercami” in salsa style, and, again, “Se Telephone”, “Gloria”. “Voce ‘e notte”… All masterpieces that I would have liked to write, but at least I can sing. Ah, I forgot a co-star.”
which? Who?
«A little robot. I have to thank the Faculty of Engineering for him.”
Don’t you end up acting like Finardi in “Extraterrestrial”?
«Exactly. Those w
Singer Announces Neapolitan Influences in Upcoming Sanremo Performance,Calls for Return of Naples Festival
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A popular singer is hinting at a performance infused with Neapolitan language and culture at the upcoming Sanremo Music Festival,while also advocating for the revival of a beloved Naples-based festival.The artist expressed enthusiasm for incorporating elements of the language spoken by iconic Neapolitan songwriters Salvatore Di Giacomo and Pino Daniele into their song.
Calls for a Naples Festival Revival
The singer believes the time is right to reinstate a Naples Festival, stating it would be “right and significant.” This sentiment underscores a desire to celebrate and promote the rich musical and cultural heritage of Naples. While the specific festival referenced isn’t named in the source, the call highlights a broader thankfulness for Neapolitan artistic traditions.
Neapolitan Language in Sanremo performance
Although the song will primarily be in Italian, the artist confirmed that “a few words in the language of Salvatore Di Giacomo and Pino Daniele couldn’t be missing.” This suggests a intentional effort to honor Neapolitan linguistic identity within a nationally recognized musical event. Salvatore Di Giacomo (1888-1957) was a prolific Neapolitan poet and playwright, renowned for his contributions to the city’s song tradition.Pino Daniele (1955-2015) was a hugely influential singer-songwriter who blended Neapolitan music with jazz, blues, and rock, bringing Neapolitan sounds to a wider audience. https://www.pinodaniele.com/en/biography/
Sanremo Music Festival Context
The Sanremo Music Festival is Italy’s most prestigious music competition and a significant cultural event.It has launched the careers of many Italian singers and is known for its influence on Italian popular music. https://www.sanremo.rai.it/ The inclusion of Neapolitan language elements in a Sanremo performance is a notable gesture, potentially increasing visibility for the language and its cultural meaning.
This artist’s decision to blend Italian with Neapolitan, and their advocacy for a Naples Festival, demonstrate a commitment to preserving and promoting Italy’s diverse regional cultures within the context of a national platform. The upcoming Sanremo performance promises to be a celebration of both Italian and Neapolitan musical traditions, and hopefully, will contribute to renewed interest in reviving a dedicated festival for the city of Naples.
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