venerdì 24 giugno 2011

THE SOUL OF MICHELE ACCURSIO Miromagnum the journal "Il FOKLORE OF ITALY"

With great pleasure we publish the article that the Italian Federation of Popular Traditions is dedicated to his friend Michael Accurso founding member of the association Miromagnum bimonthly magazine "The folklore of Italy" - No. 3 May / June 201.MORMANNO (Cosenza) - The Folk Group "Miromagnum" to celebrate over 30 years of musical activities and achievements, historians will pay tribute to one of its components, a witness to these long years of folk and light. Michael Accurso in 1981 - along with a group of willing citizens who wish to perpetuate the traditions of their homeland - became part of the Association, assisting with his own creation. Right now he distinguished himself for his organizational skills, and gaining the trust of many holding positions within the board of directors of the group. Currently plays with great professionalism the office of treasurer, but his career is full of stages that have become part of the group's history. In 1994, in collaboration with other musicians of the "Miromagnum", affects the first collection of traditional music and songs mormannese; his talent stands out in this work as a soloist as well as a percussionist. In 1995, together with other members of the ensemble be convinced to create a nursery to ensure a generational change. He decides to run many children to respect the tradition and knowledge of their roots. Minifolk born. Today, many of them, now adults, have joined the big family "Miromagnum". Thanks to his experience and dedication, years later, the enthusiasm is still alive passed on to small parts of Minifolk wishing to undertake this journey. During his long career has crossed the stage in many plazas and theaters in Italy and the world. His expertise in music are no longer a mystery as that of the last effort "Miromagnum" the so-called "Adopt the Tradition", becomes an interpreter of some tracks and prepares the chorus, which has earned the unanimous as Head of the songs. Clever, innovative, dedicated always available, with great commitment and passion to every activity performed by the Association as' organization of the former "Calabria Festival" now "Xenia Festival", a historical event that each year hosts the Calabrian and sees folk groups performing rovenienti from around the world. Not coincidentally nicknamed "Uncle Michael," is a reference point for everyone, so you want to propose as a shining example of management and conviviality, fully embodying the spirit of the "Miromagnum".

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