‘O Rom proudly presents:
Radio Rom - A Manifesto of Coexistence and Resistance
'O ROM
Born from the vision of Neapolitan musicians Carmine Guarracino and Carmine D’Anielo in 2008, 'O Rom is a collective that has been captivating audiences with its unique fusion of southern Italian and Balkan folk traditions. The duo, with extensive experience in world music, was joined in 2019 by the eclectic saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Domenico Augusto, completing a lineup that has become synonymous with a vibrant Mediterranean sound.
More than just a band, 'O Rom is a powerful voice for social integration through music. Their lyrics, rich with social commentary, are intertwined with a musical language that is both original and festive. The band seamlessly blends the Romani language with Neapolitan melodies, a Manouche spirit, and a richly textured vocal style. Listeners are taken on a rhythmic journey where odd time signatures dance with gypsy rumbas and offbeat grooves, creating an evocative soundscape that is both celebratory and deeply meaningful.
Having performed extensively across Italy, 'O Rom is a group that deserves to be heard on a global stage. The band has released several singles and three acclaimed albums, each one a testament to their innovative sound and social commitment. They often collabore with Daniele Sepe, who is also featured on the new album: Radio Rom (2005, Phonotype Record). 'O Rom reminds us that shared roots, stories, and rhythms can still bring us together.
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RADIO ROM
With Radio Rom, ‘O Rom returns with an album that weaves together distant lands, voices, and traditions. This is not just music — it’s a bridge, a celebration, and a protest, all in one. Rooted in Naples and inspired by Romani heritage, Radio Rom brings us on a journey through gypsy melodies, Balkan grooves, ska rhythms, rap verses, and echoes of Italian songwriting. Here, dialects collide, traditions blend, and ancient sounds meet contemporary beats.
The opening track, Branko e la guerra, is a love story caught in the crossfire of war — a haunting ballad where ska pulses meet gypsy strings, and Neapolitan verses flow into Italian choruses, with the voice of Carolina Franco adding tenderness to the tale. In Radio Rom, featuring ShaOne, the band invites us to tune into a radio that defies discrimination — one that travels against the current, powered by Balkan brass, gypsy grit, and the spirit of resistance.
The journey continues with E denare te fanno fesso, a raw, ironic anthem against greed and materialism, featuring Aldolà Chivalà, while Azzurro 9/8 and Rumelaj reimagine iconic songs with flair: one a gypsy waltz of Adriano Celentano’s classic, the other a funky twist on a Balkan folk gem, joined by Brunella Selo and Carolina Franco.
But Radio Rom doesn’t shy away from protest. With Pummarola, featuring Marcello Coleman, the band denounces modern-day slavery in the fields — the exploitation of migrant laborers by mafia-like systems. Then comes Zingari, a fierce denunciation of the racism faced by Romani people, bolstered by Daniele Sepe’s fire and a list of iconic Romani artists — a reclaiming of pride and legacy.
A playful homage to Renato Carosone appears with Maruzzella in a ska–gypsy twist, followed by Tutti frutti, a Balkan-flavored groove featuring Ciro Riccardi (trumpet) and Antonio Gomez (bass tuba) that carries us toward the finale: Opa Tsupa, a traditional Balkan tune reinterpreted live in 2014 with the Dzambo Agusevi Orchestra and accordionist Jovica Jovic — a festive, defiant close to an album full of passion and purpose.
Track List:
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Branko e la guerra — feat. Carolina Franco
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Radio Rom — feat. ShaOne
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E denare te fanno fesso — feat. Aldolà Chivalà
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Azzurro 9/8
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Rumelaj — feat. Brunella Selo, Carolina Franco
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Pummarola — feat. Marcello Coleman
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Zingari — feat. Daniele Sepe
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Maruzzella
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Tutti frutti — feat. Ciro Riccardi (trumpet), Antonio Gomez (bass tuba)
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Opa Tsupa (Live 2014) — feat. Dzambo Agusevi Orchestra, Jovica Jovic
Line-Up:
Carmine D’Aniello (vocals, bouzouki), Carmine Guarracino (acoustic & electric guitars), Domenico Augusto (soprano & tenor saxophones, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, ciaramella, flutes), Nino Conte (accordion), Tommy De Paola (piano, keyboards), Antonello Iannotta & Salvio La Rocca (percussion), Dario Franco, Roberto Caccavale & Davide Costagliola (electric bass), Antonio Esposito (drums).
Special Guests
Brunella Selo (vocals on Rumelaj and Radio Rom), Carolina Franco (vocals on Branko e la guerra, Rumelaj, Radio Rom), Daniele Sepe (saxophone & vocals on Zingari), ShaOne (vocals on Radio Rom), Marcello Coleman (vocals on Pummarola), Aldolà Chivalà (vocals on E denare te fanno fesso), Ciro Riccardi (trumpet on Tutti frutti), Antonio Gomez (bass tuba on Tutti frutti).
Production & Arrangements: ‘O Rom
Mixing & Mastering: Daniele Sepe & ‘O Rom
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