the accordion girl

Her name is Nicola. She had come from Brindisi with her father, to play on the streets of Lecce. Though tired, she adorned a pretty smile when she posed and played the accordion for me. Piazza Sant’ Oronzo at the far end in the background.

Accordion Girl

 

Wherever you go in Italy, chances are that you will come across a street musician thrumming out for his life. Venturing around, we found music coming out from violins to beer bottles to hammered dulcimers. Italians! They know how to live music. Many a times their music have added color and vigor to our days, and in return me and sarah have been supporting them whenever possible.

This mesmerizing musician was playing Beethoven on the beer bottles. Near Piazza Maggiore, Bologna.

Bottle Music at Bologna

Bottle Music at Bologna

 

Another day, we found this lonely but jovial old man playing his harmonica, with his own mobile speaker system. @ Piazza Nettuno, Bologna.

Harmonica

— More of Italian street musicians who captured our hearts

 

10 Responses

  1. I grew up In Bologna. It is definitely a city where musician who can play the most original homemade instruments can capture your heart with music and your stomach with great food! Nice pictures!

  2. Andy says:

    I decided to try and find some of your street musician photos after reading your comment on my blog. Wow great series! My favorite is the one of the old man playing the harmonica!

  3. Jeanne says:

    I’m glad I found this site. It is so beautiful. I will come in for more. I’ve been looking for sites like this for a long, long time. I love Nicola with the Accordian, she gives me a special feeling which beyond any words can describe.

  4. pramod.km says:

    Beethovan on beer bottles!! wish to hear.:)

  5. Preethika says:

    This gal looks so pretty and such has drawind charm… I was so pulled by the innocent face…

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