Italian Public Performers

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Claudio Niniano
Cadorna Train Station, Milan Italy

One afternoon while I was walking in a path-walk in Cadorna train station, a clear sound of acoustic guitar catches my attention and leads me to search where it is coming from. In front of Banca Populare di Milano gathered are bunch of people watching this man performing in public. 


Along with his SR Jam 150 amplifier, automobile battery, acoustic guitar(looks like a Taylor or Martin), harmonicas of different tone models, a microphone and stand. He is singing his original compositions in the style of blues, country and folk. 


While listening to his low voice and distinct storytelling in his songs, I thought that the suitcase in front of him is for the tips alone. There you can see also his album CD's laid there with a small card board that says "give away, or it's up to you"(for what I can understand in Italian). His name is Claudio Niniano written in the cover. Most of the Italian artists like him performs in public places to promote their music locally. I will feature some other musicians here in my future posts. Performers inside the moving train with accordion and violin with them truly blends in composing Italy.