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Almamegretta


Almamegretta are a dub/world/reggae group from Naples, Italy. Their lyrics are in Napoletano. Their music became quite successful, leading to remix work for Massive Attack. Adrian Sherwood also remixed their album "Sanacore".

History

Gianni Mantice, Patrizia Di Fiore, and Gennaro T established the group in the 1987. In the 1990 Patrizia left the band, she was replaced by Raiz and Paolo Polcari. D.Rad later joined the group. Raiss (also spelled Rais and Raiz) left the band in 2003, pursuing a solo career. In 2004 D.RaD died.

Discography

  • Figli di Annibale (1992)
  • Animamigrante (1993,CNI)
  • Fattalla' (1994)
  • Sanacore (1995;CNI)
  • Sanacore (1995 — reprises)
  • Indubb (1996;BMG) Remixes
  • Lingo (1998;BMG)
  • Suonno (1998)
  • 4/4 (1999;BMG)
  • Imaginaria (2001;BMG)
  • Venite! Venite! (2002;BMG)
  • Sciuoglie 'e Cane (2003;Sanacore)
  • Sciuoglie 'e Cane (2004;Sanacore) live
  • Almamegretta presents Dubfellas (2006;Sanacore)


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