Discover the Soul of Naples: An Epic Journey Through Rhythm

[@bodhran]

So excited to finally share this with you all! Welcome to Napoli! ❤

[@rowanmoloney1559]

Awesome episode, I loved how integrated and integral the pagan traditions have become in Naples. They really add to the duality that Luca was referring to. Do you think you'd dive more into the pagan traditions and the trance like states the drums were used to induce? I suppose percussion is such a big topic you could spend your life studying it, as I'm sure you will.

[@richiarata8104]

Only 2.7 thousand views for this?? It's unspeakably wonderful. My wife is from Castellammare di Stabia so I noticed the article in Songlines. It's both fascinating and transfixing!!!

[@bodhran]

Thanks Rich! Love Songlines, always a joy when it it pops through the letter box

[@soundweg]

This is wonderful, enjoyed it very very much! Thanks for this beautiful documentary!

[@bodhran]

Thank you for watching Bernd, and for the kind words.

[@Lil-song]

Another National Geographic quality filming lighting-sound-capturing different aspects of the culture!! Shout out to Michelle Tofi - great team work too!! Ruairi you are such a gracious and generous performer to your accompaniments. Really enjoy seeing you performing with others - It's like a traveling chef, tasting the musical local jam & adding your magic!

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for watching, and for the kind words! Your right - I am so SO lucky to work with THE @MichelleTofi - she is incredibly talented!

[@angelawarren3806]

I was 'dashing away with my smoothing iron' and dancing in the kitchen to Bella Ciao! Grazie! My working conditions have now improved 😊

[@bodhran]

Yes!!! This is how to do it Angela!

[@virginiaoman528]

Loved it! Hard to hear the Bodhran but when I could, the 2 of you sounded great together. So much joy and love in Italy. Thanks Ruari. I look forward to watching #2

[@AaroneStefano]

This looks so interesting, and so well put together. We know you had a lot of fun making this Ruairi, and we can't wait to see it! Keep up the great work and educating the children :) Bravo!

[@bodhran]

Could not have done it without you both 🙏🌟

[@AaroneStefano]

@@bodhran You're too humble,

[@LucaS-fj2vh]

So beautiful it makes me to want to take my Bodhran and vist Napoli thank you very much

[@bodhran]

You should LucaS! 🌟

[@Gilbertotaglialatela]

Congrats...this shows the best side of our culture. Napoli is too many times portrayed as a city full of controversies and too often people tend to forget how beautiful and mystical this place is. Thanks. Give a look to Enzo Avitabile and The Bottari's work , I love them...

[@WendyInCollingwood]

👏👏👏 Very Happy KZbin Sent Your Channel To My Feed 🌟 Thank You 💞 for your well researched spectacular vlogs ! Drum Beats Reverberate Within Our Heart & Souls ! I first experienced this awesome phenomenon listening to Japanese Drums, Irish & Scottish Drums, North American POW WOW Drumming, Dancing & Singing 🎉

[@jteau2239]

Fantastic!

[@joergmikula]

Love your documentaries! Keep up your musical journeys! 🤩

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much Joerg for the kind words! Ruairi

[@fernandodeboer224]

Remarkable!

[@fiorenzacalogero4013]

Meravigliosoooooooo

[@bodhran]

Thank you for everything @Fiorenza ❤ 🙏

[@TheTroubleNotes]

You mate! You're a legend for putting this together. Something straight out of our world. Bravo. Hope our paths cross some day.

[@bodhran]

Ahhh, thank you so much for watching, and taking the time to watch - it means a lot! Until our paths cross, every good wish 🙏

[@TheTroubleNotes]

@@bodhran right on. Where is “home” base for you? Reckon you move a lot like us.

[@EmergentStardust]

Wonderful experience and loved the "Bella Ciao" at the end!

[@bodhran]

Thanks for watching, and for the kind words!

[@massimosalerno3075]

Respect, Support and Love from National Park of Cilento and Alburni Mountain. Salerno City Southern Italy

[@bodhran]

Grazie di cuore! 🙌

[@americantrust]

AMAZING series. Ty for your work

[@jennytstudentdrummer8857]

Wow, looks amazing!! Will look forward to watching..

[@bodhran]

Awesome! Thanks Jenny, hope you enjoy it 🌟

[@christinehedary1491]

I love everything about Italy !!

[@bodhran]

Me too Christine!

[@alessandradagostino6528]

Bel documentario caro❤

[@bodhran]

🙏

[@thorralf]

I love the footages of Ruairi... Opening my heart!

[@bodhran]

Thanks bro! For watching and the kind words 🙏🙏🙏

[@theresayoung2708]

So wonderful! I love your work…and thank you for another beautiful documentary! ❤

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for watching Theresa 🙏🌟

[@thierryklein6851]

Génial ..... Merci pour le partage ......

[@bodhran]

Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé 🙏

[@zeinebayed7608]

Love this series Ruairi! Always happy to learn about other cultures and traditional music! Keep up with the good work! Can't wait to see what you have prepared for us next

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much Zeineb - part 2 on the way very soon 🌟

[@vinozapata1064]

Wonderful insight about our tradition and extremely well made documentary, thank you very much, from Naples with LOVE ❤❤❤

[@bodhran]

Vino, thank you so much, and sending love right back to Napoli - Napoli, the City of Love as Luca said 🙌

[@fabiorosati7830]

I like the part where Luca says "You know like" (Awesome documentary btw, great job!)

[@bodhran]

Awesome Fabio - thanks so much for watching 🙌

[@ruthkay6171]

Loved it. So much to sink your teeth into. Would have love to have heard more about the festivals and origins of the playing and dancing, finger symbols and ribbons etc Well done and thanks for wetting my appetite.

[@bodhran]

Thanks so much Ruth! 7 more episodes on the way over the coming weeks and months, where we really go deep into the stories, traditions and characters that have shaped this beautiful music. All the best to you, Ruairi 🙏🙌

[@justindicostanzo1757]

Very very well done!💪 Many compliments!😉 I have seen that you have understood a little of land, tradition and way of thinking! I am very excited of this first part...let us see more!🤣 Go Ruairi!!!👏👏👏

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much Justin - very much looking forward to the Zi’Riccardo episode on Somme! Take care - Ruairi 🌟

[@thirzaphilpott9815]

Great film, very interesting - so glad you've done this. The music, the conversation, the locations, all so inspiring! Made me smile broadly and drum the rhythms. Well done! and thank you. ❤❤

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for the kind words Thirza - all the best Ruairi

[@dianamoon3614]

bellissimo, bella ciao! Grazie mille

[@bodhran]

🙏🙏🙏

[@MrAnonymuncule]

Hey Ruairi, this is fantastic! Keep up the inspirational work 👊

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much for the kind words - really appreciate it 🙏

[@Lunatraktors]

PERFECT

[@bodhran]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@Lunatraktors]

@@bodhran this is such inspiring, important work

[@Thultmark]

Ruairi and everyone involved, this is fantastic, I absolutely love it! The content, filming and music, all really great, interesting and inspiring. Now, how do I too get out of my own skin and into something much more fun…?!

[@bodhran]

Torbjörn, thank you so much for the kind words. So glad you enjoyed it, and all the best for your own adventures! Ruairi

[@oferbechor1579]

May we never forget to celebrate life Thank you very much Dear Ruairi 🍺

[@bodhran]

agreed! Thank you so much!

[@randomnotes]

I'm learning to play tammorra - it's a wonderful instrument. I learned from Alessandra Belloni and I think she would love this series. BTW do you know who the group of drummers in blue shirts is (at the 12:20 mark). They remind me a lot of Aainjaa from Colombia.

[@bodhran]

@@randomnotes thank you for watching, and the kind words! The group was just a local samba band we passed by chance whilst walking around the city. Unfortunately I have no specific information, but it sounds like a derivative of samba enredo to me. Keep drumming and all best! Ruairi

[@kavmaz]

congratulations Ruari!

[@bodhran]

Thank you so much!

[@kavmaz]

@@bodhran my father's family are from the nearby island of Ischia . My nonno Nonna and Zii often went to Napoli . I just love how you have explored the spirit of Napoli thorugh the music and spirituality ! You really have shown the true vibe! I have an italian language choir in Melbourne and we sing trad songs and this is just so inspiring .Makes me want to take lessons in the Tammora! Grazie Mille Ruari May the Madonna bless your creative journey ! xxx

[@hildegardfetz2934]

Soviel Lebensfreude

[@bodhran]

Ich danke dir sehr! 🙏

[@Michele_Angelotti]

Will you come in Puglia for ‘pizzica pizzica’?

[@bodhran]

I would LOVE to - Campania was a pretty big job ( 8 episodes coming you way!) , so thats the focus this time, but its hopefully just the beginning. 🙌