Everyone has heard by now about Leonardo DiCaprio finally winning an Oscar. It’s the biggest internet news since that blue/black, gold/white dress that sent everyone into a panic. But another big name has waited quite awhile to receive his own oscar. While Ennio Morricone did receive an honorary oscar in 2007 for his contributions to the musical and cinematic community,…
As you might have read if you are even just a little bit into italian pop culture, this year’s edition of Sanremo Italian song festival has crowned Il Volo with the winning title. Although this has been the most viewed edition in the last ten years, a lot of criticism has spread around the web. To many youngsters Sanremo still looks…
A three day festival across three venues in East London: showcasing an exhilarating diversity of new music across a multitude of genres and countries, this year including Italy. M&F LONDON 2014 will feature premieres of new works from Elliot Galvin, Shabaka Hutchings, James Allsopp, Rebecca Sneddon & Lunch Money M&F LONDON 2014 will be broadcast live online to the world through…
Domenico Modugno was an Italian singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for his 1958 international hit song “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)” that was his signature song. “Meraviglioso” is one of the most beautiful song he sang but it wasn’t a big hit when it came out in 1968, only later, after many years and today with a new version from the young Italian rock band…
The Italian social party is back with… “Fashion and Design Aperitivo” This time we are celebrating the Italian Language in a furniture showroom where you can admire the best of Italian design and sample one ( or more :) of the country’s most famous aperitifs .… SPRITZ! … while enjoying some great Italian food and Italian live music! Where: .IT “All About…
Leaving London when the sun is out is never easy, but when I need a good rest there’s nothing better than white beaches, relaxing walks, good food and long chats in the piazza with my old friends in Puglia.
Ciao amici, The Italian social party is back on the 20th of June! Let’s practice Italian together while enjoying a glass of wine with a slice of pizza and you can win a free Italian course at the Italian Cultural Institute!!! Come along to our Italian social event in Goodge St, a wonderful opportunity to socialise with other Italian speakers.…
VIVA LA RADIO Ti piace la musica italiana? Vuoi imparare l’italiano con la radio? Ascolta la radio per imparare nuove parole: quando ascolti la radio, puoi conoscere le nuove canzoni italiane, imparare nuove parole, migliorare la pronuncia ed ascoltare le notizie. Qui sotto trovi una lista delle più importanti radio italiane. I siti delle più importanti radio italiane Clicca sul…
When I ask my students if they know any Italian songs or singers, they always mention Italian singers that were famous 20/30 years ago. If they have to describe Italian songs they use adjectives like sentimental, romantic and at the very worst, cheesy! But Italian music isn’t just about love, broken hearts and tears. When you learn a language it’s…
Getsemani at the Italian Cultural Institute SARDINIA ROCKS! Winners of the Italiawave Sardinia in 2008, Getsemani, will be taking the stage by storm with their particular music compositions. Hailing from Ozieri and Orani, the band comprises of Daniele Sanna (guitar), Dario Masala (bass) and Alberto Ferrero (drummer). Anything missing? The band has no voice as they believe that the lack…
