22 October 2026
A new article published in Quaderni d’Altri Tempi, exploring the hypnotic and ecstatic sound of the guimbri, from the Gnawa tradition to contemporary experimentation.
Featuring Bab L’ Bluz, Joshua Abrams’ Natural Information Society, and Antonio Bertoni’s solo project Ongon.
Roman Ruins – Talk & Live Concert
Friday, October 30, 2026 – 6:00 PM
RUFA Space – Via degli Ausoni 7, Rome, Italy
On October 30, RUFA Space in Rome will host the presentation of Roman Ruins, the album by Alvin Curran produced by Fondazione We Insist!, followed by a live performance featuring Alvin Curran and the IATO Ensemble.
The event will begin with a conversation exploring the creative process behind the album, bringing together music, photography, graphic design, artistic direction and record production.
The second part of the evening will feature a live concert by the IATO Ensemble, conducted by Alvin Curran, exploring collective improvisation and Conduction as a form of spontaneous musical creation.
IATO Ensemble
Alvin Curran – Conduction, Keyboards & Electronics
Errico De Fabritiis – Alto & Tenor Saxophones
Alberto Popolla – Bass Clarinet
Giancarlo Nino Locatelli – Clarinets
Sebi Tramontana – Trombone
Luca Tilli – Cello
Luca Venitucci – Accordion
Mike Cooper – Guitar & Electronics
Gianfranco Tedeschi – Double Bass
Cristiano De Fabritiis – Vibraphone
Fabrizio Spera – Drums
Free admission – Open to everyone.
Dreams Must Explain Themselves, the new album by Bassism Trio, featuring Errico De Fabritiis (saxophones), Alberto Popolla (bass clarinet, electric bass) and Ferdinando Faraò (drums), is out now on Aut Records.
An exploration of deep frequencies, powerful rhythms and radical improvisation, the album features six tracks, including tributes to the visionary writer Ursula K. Le Guin.
Released on July 8, 2026, the album is available on Bandcamp and major streaming platforms.
