To the tune of protecting civil rights and responsibilities, songs transformed into social commitment, Roman singer-songwriter Daniele Silvestri sang of the fortunes of an Italy that still enjoys a "healthy and robust Constitution," captivating the audience. The response was a sustained round of applause from those who had set up their towels and mats on the lawn of the Atrio Comita, within the monumental complex of the Basilica dei Martiri Turritani in Porto Torres. A sold-out crowd, the debut of the artist's summer tour "Canzoni e sdraio," the unconventional musical project that brings together songs from his repertoire in intimate tones, some of the lesser-known ones rearranged for a trio, with Silvestri on piano and guitars, Davide Savarese on drums, and Marco Santoro on bassoon and trumpet.
A heartfelt performance, with words and music, enhanced by the memories of Enrico Berlinguer, the shield of the rights of those who fought in the past, a reminder of the result of the constitutional referendum.
The event organized by Ragazze Terribili, part of the twenty-eighth edition of the Abbabula Festival, is a winning one, thanks to its intimate and engaging atmosphere, its space brimming with history and culture, and the artist's depth. "Because we can, by luck or by merit, enjoy events immersed in the evocative architecture of ancient monuments, amidst the rich cultural heritage of the city of Turris." The opening performance is captivating, with singer-songwriter Federico Marras Perantoni entertaining the audience with his songs in the Turris dialect. At 9 pm, it's Silvestri's turn, and after the more challenging pieces, his long-running songs, "Salirò" and "Paranza," close the concert.