Riccardo Marasco was born in Florence in 1938 and was a highly celebrated singer-songwriter and minstrel of the Florentine folk tradition. His music is vital because it kept the local dialect and the ironic spirit of his city alive. Marasco was beloved for his satirical, humorous, and often irreverent songs, through which he recounted daily life and the most authentic identity of Florence.
For his significant cultural contribution, he received prestigious awards such as the Perseo d’oro and the Valentino Giannotti Prize. Among his most famous tracks are “L’alluvione” (The Flood), which recounts the tragic events of 1966 with bitter irony, and cheerful songs like “La lallera” and “La Teresina.” Through his guitar and his voice, Marasco succeeded in introducing Tuscan folk traditions to younger generations. He passed away in 2015, leaving a profound void in the culture of his homeland.
