Yesterday evening, July 1st, Piazza Salandra in Nardò became the enchanted stage for the long-awaited concert “Friends for Pino”an extraordinary event dedicated to the celebration of the music and artistic legacy of Daniel Pinee. This evening was made memorable thanks to the presence of Nello Daniele, brother of the legendary Neapolitan artist, who led the audience on an emotional journey through the great successes of Pino Daniele in the context of his 2024 tour “AND WHAT’S LEFT?”
The intense atmosphere was inaugurated by the performance of TOmmaso Zuccarowhose talent shone in two explosive songs, thus setting the stage for an evening of pure musical magic. With him, the special guest Ray Campa added further charm, bringing the audience to the edge of their seats with his passionate interpretation of “The New Star of Broadway”. Her voice filled the space with overwhelming energy, capturing the attention of everyone present and adding an intense touch to the evening.
One of the most emotional moments was the performance of the unreleased song “Chess”a masterpiece by Franco Simone with music by Peter Panov and arrangements by Alex Zuccaromasterfully interpreted by Thomas Sugar. The audience was captivated by the emotional depth of this composition, already destined to become a classic in the Italian musical panorama.
Thomas Sugar He also paid homage with great feeling to the song “La Lluvia de mi tristeza” by Patricio Olivares, a moving tribute to his friends in Chile, sharing his passion for music and the memory of Pino Daniele.
Nello Daniele then took the stage with extraordinary energy, accompanied by an excellent band composed of Gigi De Rienzo on bass, Claudio Romano on drums, Gerry Popolo on sax, Alex Zuccaro on keyboards and Giuseppe Pica on guitars. Their performance revived the soul of Neapolitan music, giving the audience an unforgettable and moving experience. In particular, Giuseppe Pica on guitars and Alex Zuccaro on keyboards shone with virtuosity, adding nuances and refinements that further enriched the band’s performance.
Thomas Sugarin addition to being the host of the evening and a supporting vocalist, warmly thanked the band for their extraordinary musical quality, and paid tribute to all those who contributed to the success of the event, including the enthusiastic audience from all over the province. Special recognition was given to Adriano and Antonio, whose commitment and dedication significantly contributed to the realization of this memorable evening.
The municipal administration of Nardò was praised for its commitment and collaboration, essential for the realization of this unforgettable cultural event.
The “Friends for Pino” concert in Nardò was a triumph of emotions and music, leaving an indelible memory in the hearts of all the spectators present, who experienced an extraordinary evening in honor of one of the greatest Italian talents, Pino Daniele.
