POLINESIA

ALBUM BY PIERO UMILIANI – DIALOGO

Piero Umiliani’s musical attention was not directed solely toward distant Africa, its percussive soundscapes, and unexplored territories—as evidenced by the remarkable duo of Africa and Continente Nero.

The Maestro was a true voyager, not just in the physical sense, but through a long series of geographically themed albums that remain some of the finest works in his prolific and tireless career.

His vast and intricate discography—recorded under his own name, in solo projects, with ensembles and orchestras, or through a variety of aliases such as Rovi, M. Zalla, The Soundwork Shoppers, Moggi, and Catamo— includes a series of remarkable sonic journeys through time and space.

Albums like Genti e Paesi del Mondo, Paesi Balcanici, Il Mondo dei Romani, Storia e Preistoria, Medioevo & Rinascimento, Panorami Italiani, and Paesaggi showcase a boundless creative drive.

In them, Umiliani blends his deep-rooted connection to Italian history and traditions with the sounds of the wider world—and even beyond, in his cosmic explorations such as Tra Scienza e Fantascienza and L’Uomo nello Spazio.

Among his most adventurous sonic expeditions, Polinesia deserves special mention.

Built entirely on vibrant percussion and exotic atmospheres in the style of Martin Denny, it evokes sun-drenched white beaches, the  dreamlike South Pacific, and the legendary Bora Bora—described by  Italian writer and documentarian Folco Quilici as “the most beautiful  island in the world.”

So mix yourself a colorful cocktail, sit back, and let the full moon rise. The  soundtrack is right at your fingertips.

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