La Befana's Table with Dina & Friends

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🎙 Finding Our Voices & Each Other Through Ancient Songs with Maria & Francesco of Nìula
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026

Francesco and Maria met in Rome in 2023—not by swiping right, not through a mutual friend, but by singing together in a traditional songs workshop before they even exchanged names.In this conversation, we explore their journey from theatre to how they came together to form Nìula—a duo that offers modern reinterpretations of the traditional oral music of Southern Italy and the wider Mediterranean basin.Drawing from a repertoire of polyvocal songs, they compose original music that bridges the ancient and the contemporary, and connect us across time, place, and language.They lead concerts and singing workshops across Italy & online for both amateurs and professionals, focusing on the connective power of sound, the awareness of breath, and the rediscovery of each person’s unique voice.🎧 Join us at La Befana’s Table and step into the mystery of Nìula’s music—and the story of two people finding each other through song.📬 Get in Touch / Learn More🌐 Website: niula-cantidalsud.com/online-workshops-niula📸 Instagram: @niula.trad✨ Special Discount for La Befana’s Table listeners: Maria & Francesco are offering a discount on their upcoming singing workshops.6 sessions1st April - 6th May 2026Wednesdays, 10:30 am - PDT / 1:30 pm - EDT / 7:30 pm - CESTDetails are linked below—step into the sound and your own voice! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit labefanastable.substack.com/subscribe