Learn Italian in Song: Tintarella di Luna

Moon Tan Our friend Aldo – formerly a DJ, now a priest and Augustinian friar – introduced me to the fun, silly music of Italy’s 1960s with a wonderful compilation disc he made for us (I Favolosi Anni 60 – “The Fabulous 60s”) that immediately became a family favorite. This is just one of the… Continue reading Learn Italian in Song: Tintarella di Luna

Learn Italian in Song: Stessa Spiaggia, Stesso Mare

Same Beach, Same Sea There’s not much to this song: apparently, the singer wants to relive last year’s summer fling. But it’s also a profound statement of traditional Italian vacation habits: the same sea, the same beach, practically the same ombrellone (beach umbrella – which you rent, along with the lounge chairs and a patch… Continue reading Learn Italian in Song: Stessa Spiaggia, Stesso Mare