S8 Ep203: Strictly Amaraterra

<div>Since 2016, when The Cycling Podcast first covered the Giro d'Italia on the ground, the soundtrack has been provided by Amaraterra, a London-based band that plays the southern Italian pizzica music.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>They were in the news recently after it was reported that a <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> spin-off show offered a free lunch rather than a payment to perform. It was a story that provoked a big response from many of our listeners, for whom Amaraterra's music has become synonymous with the Giro and Italy. </div> <div><br> </div> <div>In this bonus episode we enjoy the music of Amaraterra and speak to three members of the band, Alfredo Gianni, Mark Glanville and Cassandre Balosso-Bardin, as they tell us about some of the tracks that accompany our Giro coverage. </div> <div><br> </div> <div>It is a challenging time for those who work in the performing arts. Denied the chance to perform live – as they have been doing at least once a month since 2012 – Amaraterra have had a difficult year. In this episode there are also details about how to support the band as they try to finish their first full-length album: <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/malvasia-amaraterra-s-first-full-length-album/x/25413806#/">https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/malvasia-amaraterra-s-first-full-length-album/x/25413806#/</a> </div> <div> <br> <br> The Cycling Podcast is supported by <a href="https://www.iwoca.co.uk/">iwoca</a> and <a href="https://www.scienceinsport.com/">Science in Sport</a>.</div>