Music FestivalAugust
La Notte della Taranta (Night of the Taranta)
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location_onMelpignano, Salento
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Date
August 22, 2026
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Free
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La Notte della Taranta is a renowned folk music festival dedicated to celebrating Salento's rich musical heritage, reinterpreted and enriched through diverse musical styles. Held throughout August, this traveling festival visits various town squares across the Salento region, starting in Corigliano d'Otranto and culminating in the grand finale concert in Melpignano. The final mega-concert in Melpignano welcomes national and international musicians under the direction of a master concertmaster, who is tasked with arranging traditional Salento melodies by blending their rhythms with other global musical cultures.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Where does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place in Melpignano (LE), Puglia.
What is the role of the maestro concertatore (concertmaster)?expand_more
The maestro concertatore is responsible for directing and arranging the traditional folk music of Salento for the grand finale concert, blending its rhythms with other musical traditions.
How is the festival organized across the region?expand_more
The festival tours through various town squares across Salento, kicking off in Corigliano d'Otranto and culminating with the grand finale concert in Melpignano.
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