The man behind the hero that England celebrated and Italy forgot These days, there is much talk about the terrible tragedy that occurred in Modena—perpetrated by El S.—and about the official recognition being granted to the rescuers. Among them, it appears, is a young Indian man who, during an interview with Italy’s national broadcaster RAI, […]
From Naples to America and Back: The Living Lesson of Renato Carosone
One of Renato Carosone’s most extraordinary gifts was his ability to bring together things that seemed worlds apart and make them sound as if they had always belonged in the same room. At his piano, American rock’n’roll could meet the Neapolitan dialect; classical training could embrace the theatrical instinct of popular song; the precision of […]
Il Ragazzo delle Scatole di Cartone
The Paperbox Kid’s story told by Maurizio Scillitani By N. Yakova Although Maurizio Scillitani has lived in Pisa for many years, his connection to his hometown remains strong. In fact, the more time passes, the deeper that bond grows. His wife often notes that he now speaks the Apulian dialect even more than he did […]
Oreste Scillitani: the young gangster of Mulberry Street
A buried tale shaping the dark history of Little Italy. By H. Hashni Immigration has always been a deeply sensitive topic. It’s often believed that people left their homelands simply because of poverty or a lack of opportunity. Yet, when looked at from another perspective, we realize that these hardships were often subtly imposed, created […]