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Sailors listening to a Canta-Storia, Naples, Italy
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Sailors listening to a Canta-Storia, Naples, Italy
Sailors listening to a Canta-Storia, a long narrative song, on the quay at Naples, Italy, with Vesuvius smoking in the background. Date: early 19th century
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1820s 1830s Instrument Listening Lute Naples Napoli Neapolitan Pier Rinaldo Sailor Sailors Stringed Tradition Musical Storia
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This evocative image captures a moment of respite for a group of sailors as they listen intently to the enchanting melodies of a Canta-Storia, a long narrative song, performed on the quay at Naples, Italy, during the early 19th century. The sailors, dressed in their traditional seafaring attire, gather around the lute-playing musician, Rinaldo, who skillfully strums the strings and weaves a tale through song. The backdrop of the bustling coastal scene is framed by the iconic silhouette of Vesuvius, the active volcano, smoking gently in the distance. This scene represents a cherished Neapolitan tradition, where sailors would gather to listen to the Canta-Storia before embarking on their long voyages, connecting them to their homeland and carrying the stories and music with them across the seas. The outdoor setting, with the sun casting a warm glow over the pier, adds to the sense of camaraderie and community among these men, who momentarily put aside their seafaring duties to be transported by the power of music and storytelling.
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