Almamegretta


Almamegretta are a SKA /rap/dub/world/reggae group from Naples, Italy. Their lyrics are in Napoletano. Their music became quite successful, leading to remix work for Massive Attack. Adrian Sherwood also remixed their album "Sanacore".

History

The group was established by Gianni Mantice, Patrizia Di Fiore and Gennaro T in 1987. In 1990 Patrizia left the band, replaced by
Raiz and Paolo Polcari. D.Rad later joined the group. Raiss left the band in 2003, pursuing a solo career, though he returned for the group's 2013 effort Controra. In 2004 D.RaD died after falling off his scooter while riding in the rain.

Discography