“Volevo un Gatto Nero” (I wanted a black cat)
The Black Cat Song That Lost Zecchino d’Oro but Won the World This song debuted during the 11th edition of Zecchino d’Oro, broadcast in 1969, … Read more
Italian children’s songs
“Il Pulcino Ballerino” (The Dancing Chick)
The Dancing Chick That Taught Children About Resilience and Inclusion in 1964 This song performed by Viviana Stucchi, presented in 1964, which made so many … Read more
“Se Sei Felice tu lo Sai Batti le Mani” (Italian version of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
Se Sei Felice tu lo Sai Batti le Mani: The Italian Children’s Song with Soviet Connections This is a popular recursive children’s song from English-speaking … Read more
Pimpirulin: The Italian Nursery Rhyme That Evolved with Aviation History
Pimpirulin and His Missing Apple: Inside Italy’s Beloved Folk Rhyme This is a short Italian folk rhyme, often recited by children. The nursery rhyme has … Read more