✓ Mourning in Gallarate and in the world of music for the passing of Paolo Carù • MUSICLETTER.IT

Gallarate and the entire Italian musical community mourns the passing of Paolo Carù, famous music critic and tireless cultural promoter, found lifeless this morning in his home at the age of 77. The news caused deep condolences not only in the city, but also in the wider musical environment that knew and respected him.

Carù was an authentic institution in the record and book sales sector, thanks to its historic shop, a cultural reference point not only for Gallarate, but also internationally. The importance of his shop had crossed national borders when, years ago, the prestigious English newspaper The Guardian included it in the list of the ten most authoritative vinyl record shops in the world.

With the passing of Paolo Carù, the music and cultural scene loses a great collector and popularizer. His passion and dedication to music and culture had also materialized in the foundation of two fundamental magazines for the Italian musical panorama: Wild Bunch And Buscaderoboth recognized for their quality and influence.

Carù left an indelible mark with his activity, capable of animating the cultural life not only of Gallarate but of all of Italy. His legacy will live on through his magazines, his writings, and the many lives he inspired and influenced with his work and passion for music. (The editorial team)