is dedicated to preserving and promoting Italian folk music through research, composition, collaboration, and performance. We aim to educate the public about this rich tradition, highlighting its connection to global folk music and universal human experiences. By reinterpreting folk songs, we demonstrate the value of cultural heritage as a source of creativity. Our multi-disciplinary collaborations foster community engagement and broaden our reach to diverse audiences.
Our Values
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Cultural Preservation: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the rich heritage of Italian folk music.
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Innovation: We blend traditional elements with contemporary approaches to create unique musical experiences.
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Education: We believe in the power of knowledge to foster appreciation and understanding of diverse cultural traditions.
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Collaboration: We seek partnerships across disciplines to enrich our artistic expression and broaden our impact.
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Community Engagement: We strive to connect with diverse audiences and create meaningful cultural exchanges.
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*All images used with permission from the Alan Lomax Digital Archive
“I have received the best feedback from staff and students. Alla Boara exceeded expectations! The interaction with the students was amazing. This has been the best assembly all year.”
- Eagle Ridge Elementary School
“Historical preservation and top-notch musicianship"
- Cleveland Magazine
“Impressive,intriguing..music & style!..it awakens my senses..bringing me to my native Italy and a vanishing nostalgic past!”
-Dedicated Fan
Meet the team
Dan Socha - President
Anthony Taddeo - Executive Director
Amber Rogers - Director of Development
The Board
Ed Caner
Jeanne-Marie Stumpf
Pamela Dorazio-Dean
Joel Negus
John Chacona
Laurie Michelle Caner
Kevin Ng
Julia McDonnell
Darren T Hamm
FAQs
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Alla Boara and Work and Song Productions founder, Anthony Taddeo is the son of an Italian immigrant. He had always taken great pride in his heritage and then one day discovered the incredible field recordings of Alan Lomax in Italy from 1954. After hearing these recordings he knew he needed to do something to bring recognition to this amazing folk music. After performing with Alla Boara for almost 5 years he was blown away by the affect this music had on audiences and started the non-profit in order to continue to more purposely utilize this music to foster community and relationships.
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Anyone! It’s not just for Italians. Folk music of any culture has an innate human quality that draws us together. One of the goals of W&S is to encourage others to look into their personal, musical heritage as a means to discovery and creativity.
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Yes! Keep an eye on our website for where we will be, otherwise if you’d like to book Alla Boara for an educational outreach event you can send us a message through the contact page.
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We are still in the process of finding a home for W&S events, but stay tuned!
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You can support Work and Song by going to the LINK