The Officine Cantelmo in Lecce hosts this evening, at 9 pm, “Don’t shoot the artist”, an unprecedented meeting between jazz and burlesque. On stage the music of the Ragtime Bubu Band will be enhanced by the performances of Glissy Ribbon, an artist who has won multiple awards at national and international festivals, and Sheena The Wild Thing, an international Italian-French performer, a regular presence in venues such as the Micca Club, Ellington Club and Salone Margherita From Rome.
Formed by Marcello D’Ippolito (piano), Roberto Donno (drums and vocals), Michele Colaci (double bass), Donatello Palermo (banjo and guitar) and Ruggero Palazzo (clarinet and sax), the Ragtime Bubu Band has stood out for its recovery since 2000 and the popularization of ragtime music, combining tradition and innovation. The repertoire includes classic ragtime songs such as “Maple Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer”, as well as Italian hits reinterpreted in a swing key such as “Tu vuò fa l’americano” and “Caravan Petrol”. The band has two CDs to its credit: “Non sonoamo per niente… per cui we already have so much need” (2010) and “My first 40 years of Ragtime” (2020) which represent a tribute to the greats of ragtime and Italian music.
Glissy Ribbon is a versatile artist, known for her performances that draw inspiration from famous painters. Awarded multiple times in national and international festivals, she brings her art to the stage through tableau vivants rich in expressiveness. Sheena The Wild Thing, known for her harmonious curves and explosive charisma, is a multifaceted artist: make-up artist, dancer and costume designer. Her performances, with attention to the smallest details, have won over audiences and critics in Europe and the USA, culminating with the final at Miss Viva Las Vegas 2023. She is also the producer of the Salento Burlesque Festival and artistic director of the “Golden Age Burlesque Show”.
