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Join Jack Savoretti on his musical voyage through Europe and the sounds, languages and cultures from around the world he discovers along the way.

Musician and singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti was born in the UK to Italian and half German/Polish parents. When he was seven he left to live in Switzerland. Jack became acquainted with all types of European music, which in itself was influenced by global sounds and cultures. Jack started his musical journey in his native Switzerland where he was influenced by the exotic artistry of neighbouring Italy, artists such as Eros Ramazotti and Zucchero.

His travels throughout Europe as a teenager exposed him to a wealth of world music past and present: the flamenco of Gipsy Kings, the tranquil tunes of Stan Getz, the backstreet-cafΓ© swan-songs of Edith Piaf and more. He eventually moved to the UK where he continued to soak up the sounds of the past and present across all genres, from disco to reggae, from jazz to folk, from classical to mbube and beyond.

After becoming frustrated with record company's attempts to fashion who he was, Jack went back to his roots. In late 2017, he began deeply digging the crates, searching for French, Spanish and Italian music which provided inspiration for his 'Singing To Strangers' album which would go on top the UK chart.

Jack became extremely passionate about music from around the world and romantically influenced songs. Jack says 'romance isn't just about love, it's much more of a mood. Romance is a mood, a setting, love is a feeling'.

In this four-part series, Jack delves into the music of the singer-songwriters from the 50s to the present day that redefined the musical landscape and popular culture in Europe. He likes to call this 'Music Without Borders'. The journey takes many unexpected turns, creating a rich cultural soundscape from which the artist draws his stories, memories, techniques and inspiration.

In Part 3, Jack explores of the world of 'Cinema Paradiso' and his favourite international soundtracks, reliving iconic scenes with unforgettable beautiful music: the thunderous drama of Dick Dale and His Del-Tones from 'Pulp Fiction', the carnival cheer of Celia Cruz from 'Amores Perros', the mesmerizing guitar of Gustavo Santaolalla from 'The Motorcycle Diaries', the dramatic orchestrations of Ennio Morricone and more. Sit back and enjoy the journey.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Jan 2021 21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Celia Cruz

    La Vida Es Un Carnaval

    • Amores Perros CD1.
    • Mr Bongo Worldwide Ltd.
    • 5.

  • Dick Dale

    Misirlou

    • MCA.

  • Bee Gees

    Stayin' Alive

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Rodrigo Amarante

    Tuyo (Narcos Theme) (Extended Version)

    • Narcos: Deluxe Edition (A Netflix Original Series Soundtrack).
    • Lakeshore Records.
    • 1.

  • Francis Lai

    Un Homme Et Une Femme

    • Summer Tunes CD1.
    • 15.

  • The Cardigans

    Lovefool

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

  • Gustavo Santaolalla

    De Usuahia A La Quiaca

    • Motorcycle Diaries.
    • UMG.
    • 17.

  • Meiko Kaji

    Urami Bushi

    • Kill Bill Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack).
    • Maverick.
    • 15.

  • Yann Tiersen

    Comptine D'un Autre Γ‰tΓ©

    • Amelie.
    • Virgin.
    • 4.

  • Dr. Nelle KarajliΔ‡, Dejan Sparavalo & Vojislav Aralica

    El Bubamara Pasa

    • Original Soundtrack From The Film Black Cat White Cat.
    • Barclay.
    • 10.

  • Salvador Sobral

    Amar Pelos Dois

  • Ennio Morricone

    The Ecstacy Of Gold

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 Jan 2021 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2