Get ready for an explosion of wild notes: the island of Procida will host the eighth edition of the Raduno Jazz Manouche from June 6 to 8, 2025, a free and widespread event that mixes the breathtaking charm of its beaches and alleys with a musical energy that leaves no escape. For three whole days, squares, streets and glimpses of the sea will transform into improvised stages, attracting artists and crowds in a cacophony of celebration and musical chaos that promises to blow out eardrums – and maybe a few rules of good neighborliness.
A festival born from the heart of the island
Born in 2017 from the mind of the guitarist from Procida Alessandro Butera, this gathering has quickly become the reference point for jazz manouche in Italy and Europe, attracting musicians from every corner of the planet. It celebrates the style made famous by Django Reinhardt, but without making too many fuss, mixing it with world music, folk and singer-songwriters in a mix that borders on the dangerous – think of a party where traditions collide without too many ceremonies.
An edition with an international scope
This year, the festival swells with global ambitions, with concerts, jam sessions, masterclasses and musical encounters scattered across the island's top venues such as Corricella, Terra Murata, Chiaiolella and Marina Grande. All free, of course, for an inclusive atmosphere that smacks of true cultural mayhem – a godsend for those who love music without too many frills or ticket prices.
Mario Venuti Live Saturday 10th May at the Summarte Theatre
May 9, 2025 - 13:14 am
The artists protagonists of 2025
The program is a riot of talent: from the refined Andreas Unge Quartet from Sweden, with their mesmerizing repertoire; to the Daniele Corvasce Trio, Italian stars of manouche, with guests such as Alfredo Pumilia and Edoardo Petretti for an explosion of rhythm; to Psychè from Naples, who blends afrofunk and psychedelia in an experience that could make your head spin; and Kandiraki, with his Mediterranean rhythms and unpredictable improvisations that guarantee surprises at every note. Don't miss this musical circus, where excellence is heard – and loud.
Article published on 3 June 2025 - 19:00
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