Sky Arte launches 'My Generation' series on 1990s Italian indie music
Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 19, because Sky Arte is kicking off "My Generation," a fascinating ten-part series exploring Italy's indie music scene from the 1990s. Each episode will shine a spotlight on different bands like Negrita, Almamegretta, and Marlene Kuntz, featuring interviews, live performances, and archival footage. You'll hear insights from well-known journalists and industry figures such as Daniela Amenta and Ernesto Assante. The first episode will specifically highlight Negrita, a band that originated in Arezzo during the early '90s. Plus, the series will discuss how the music scene evolved alongside the rise of music television and the internet. Artribune is behind Sky Arte's digital platform.
Key facts
- Series titled 'My Generation' on Sky Arte
- Ten episodes starting Saturday, February 19
- Focus on 1990s Italian independent music scene
- Bands featured: Negrita, Almamegretta, Timoria, Virginiana Miller, Africa Unite, Massimo Volume, Modena City Ramblers, La Crus, Marlene Kuntz, Perturbazione
- First episode about Negrita, a band from Arezzo
- Contributors include 18 named journalists, photographers, and music industry figures
- Series includes interviews, live performances, and never-before-seen footage
- Sky Arte website powered by Artribune
Entities
Artists
- Negrita
- Almamegretta
- Timoria
- Virginiana Miller
- Africa Unite
- Massimo Volume
- Modena City Ramblers
- La Crus
- Marlene Kuntz
- Perturbazione
- Daniela Amenta
- Ernesto Assante
- Giulia Cavaliere
- Valerio Corzani
- Luca De Gennaro
- Paolo Dossena
- Luca Fantacone
- Luca Fornari
- Federico Guglielmi
- Fabio Lovino
- Pasquale Modica
- Violante Placido
- Fabrizio Rioda
- Claudio Santamaria
- Stefano Senardi
- Valerio Soave
- John Vignola
- Vito War
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Arezzo