TERRA MADRE is Beppe's recent album, part of this concert, a powerful program rooted in the artist’s right to dream of a beauty that defies the dullness of reality. Through a rich tapestry of Italian folk traditions, American acoustic roots, and original compositions, Gambetta brings to life stories and dreams connected to the ancestral lands of countless possible journeys. The music gives voice to those on the margins — migrants, minorities, indigenous peoples — and draws inspiration from the poetic and socially conscious legacy of artists like Fabrizio De André.
About the artist:
Beppe Gambetta is a musician and cultural ambassador who has been captivating audiences around the world for over forty years with the uniqueness and originality of his projects, born between the two shores of the Atlantic.
He is an acoustic guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and educator, whose art is fueled above all by a deep curiosity for travel, encounters, and exploration.
Beppe has revived forgotten artists, promoted and reimagined traditional guitar techniques, and created unforgettable performances and a wealth of original music. For all this, he is loved and respected on the international music scene.
www.beppegambetta.com
Friday, June 20th at 7:00 PM
In person at the ICS Headquarters (4833 Rugby Ave. Suite 201, Bethesda, MD 20814) Come inaugurate our renewed space: we doubled the size of our event room!
🎶 Tickets include:
- Live concert by Beppe Gambetta
– Beer generously offered by Peroni
– Light snacks and focaccia genovese
– Tax deductible donation to the ICS Maria Wilmeth Award (please ask us for a tax deductible donation receipt)
(Note: Please bring your ID. Attendees under 21 will be given a wristband and will not be permitted to consume beer.)
🎟️ This is a fundraising event to replenish the Maria Wilmeth Awards Fund, which promotes the Italian language program in high schools. It provides financial scholarships to deserving students of Italian in public and private schools in the DC area, where the Italian language is part of the curriculum.
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Accanto alla sua figura di chitarrista acustico e cantante, Beppe Gambetta ha messo in risalto una vena cantautorale di grande spessore, accolta con entusiasmo da critica e pubblico e da molti mesi ai vertici delle classifiche indipendenti americane. Da più di quarant’anni continua a stupirci per l’unicità e l’originalità dei suoi progetti nati tra le due sponde dell’Atlantico. La sua arte è alimentata soprattutto dalla curiosità che scaturisce dal viaggio, dall’incontro e dalla ricerca. Ha riportato in vita artisti dimenticati, divulgato e reinventato tecniche di chitarra popolare, prodotto spettacoli indimenticabili e tanta musica originale per cui è amato e rispettato sulla scena internazionale.
Basato sul diritto degli artisti di sognare una bellezza che sfida il grigiore della realtà, il programma ci porta in un mondo di storie e sogni legati alle terre madri di infiniti itinerari possibili. Sogni di epoche diverse, ispirati dai padri della musica, dalle voci delle minoranze, degli indigeni, dei popoli in fuga, dove anche Fabrizio De André guarda con orrore alla terra di oggi.
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“Terra Madre is a lovely continuation of his lengthy and harlequin catalog of recordings. It is bilingual, cinematic, and thoughtful, while also impassioned and brash.“ Justin Hiltner – The Bluegrass Situation
”Un altro scrigno, variopinto e scintillante, in cui l’arte si coniuga con l’impegno civile… Allora ascoltiamo e godiamoci questi otto brani che ci portano non solo in un viaggio intorno al mondo, ma anche nel cuore dell’uomo.” Laura Bianchi – Mescalina
“From the very first note, the listener is presented with a horizon of relaxed virtuosity…. in the style of Tony Rice’s best recordings, where fantastically relaxed guitar work refines already great songs…. everything here is blended with sensational sensitivity, a constant sound as alive and clear as silk flatters the listener’s ever-enthusiastic ears” Michael Lohr – Akustik Gitarre
“Like life itself, Terra Madre is a work of vast proportions, yet simple and direct……There is not just fantastic art in Terra Madre. There is philosophy, reciprocity and perseverance in the face of adversity. It stirs great emotions and reminds us to appreciate our lives.“ Karlos D’Agnostino – Bluegrass Unlimited
We look forward to seeing you for this special evening of music, meaning, and community.
For more Info visit: https://italianculturalsociety.org/events/
