Books
Folk Music, Dance & Tarantismo
- Italian Folk Music for Mandolin by John La Barbera
- Learn the rhythms of Italian Folk Music for Mandolin and the historical precedence for each song. John is a master of mandolin who was one of the first people to transcribe this musical tradition into notation from personal exploration in the Italian countryside
- Traditional Southern Italian Mandolin & Fiddle Tunes by John La Barbera
- Another extended book by John capturing even more music
- Journey’s with The Black Madonna by Alessandra Belloni
- A music, dance and spiritual journey following Alessandra and her exploration into the mysticism of the Black Madonna
- Rhythm is The Cure: Southern Italian Tambourine by Alessandra Belloni
- Learn the rhythms of Southern Italian Percussion
- Land of Remorse: A Study of Southern Italian Tarantism by Ernesto De Martino
- A classic and mandatory read on the study of Tarantismo. This is a explorative, observational, historical, and academic deep dive into the folk tradition of Pizzica and the spiritual art of Tarantismo
- Il Ritorno Del Dio Che Balla Culti E Riti Del Tarantolismo in Italia by Andrea Romanazzi
- This is another deep dive into Tarantismo exploring more insights and a mandatory companion to Land of Remorse
- The Spider Dance: Tradition, Time, and Healing in Southern Italy by Giovanna Parmigiani
- Dances with Spiders: Crisis, Celebrity and Celebration in Southern Italy by Karen Lüdtke
- THE TARANTA – DANCE OF THE SACRED SPIDER by Annunziata Dellisanti
- ASPETTI SOCIO-CULTURALI DEL TARANTISMO: tra storia, tradizione e mito by Marisa Grande
Stregoneria and Italian Folk Magic
- Sud e Magia by Ernesto De Martino
- This is a explorative, observational, historical, and academic deep dive into the world of Southern Italian mysticism and folk religion
- By-paths in Sicily By Eliza Osborn Putnam Heaton
- One woman’s journey and her recorded experiences in Sicily on Sicilian folk religion and mysticism, indigenous beliefs, prayers and cultural lifestyle. Step into the world of your Nonni and Bisnonni
- Aradia: The Gospel of the Witches by Charles Leland Godfrey
- A highly controversial text regarded as fact by some and total garbage by others. One thing is certain, no one can corroborate the claims of Leland yet this text has influenced modern western spirituality more than any other text. Step into the secret world of a Tuscan folk religion hidden for centuries
- Etruscan-Roman Remains by Charles Leland Godfrey
- Another controversial text by Leland as are all of his works. This text explores the Tuscan tradition of the Folletti or Fairies in English. However, these are not the Faires of the modern imagination. These are the beings of rustic Europe, nature spirits of the land, the personal god-like entities of the country-folk
- Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo
- Inquisition material and documentation. Read between the lines with an inquisitive and educated mind and pair this book with La Stregoneria in Italia by Andrea Romanazzi to understand how indigenous folk religion became a slanderous weapon of Christian Europe
- La Stregoneria in Italia by Andrea Romanazzi
- An exploration into authentic Italian Folk Religion and Mysticism
- Guida alle streghe in Italia by Andrea Romanazzi
- An exploration into physical locations and places of power in Italy
Le Tradizione Popolare
- Della Medicina: The Tradition of Italian-American Folk Healing by Lisa Fazio
- An excellent guide to Herbalism and the historical use of herbs
- Golden Bough by James Frazer
- A classic text on linking agricultural rituals to ancient rituals now Christianized
- The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
- A classic text featuring Dante, Virgil, and the journey into Hell and Heaven. Heavily influenced by Alchemy, Philosophy, Hermeticism, Gnosticism, and folklore
Websites and Facebook Groups
- Italian-Sicilian Paganism by Salvatore Guglielmo
- Research group into the traditions of the people
- Centro Studio Mister Italiani by Andrea Romanazzi
- Italian Folk Magic by Mallorie Vaudoise
- Rue’s Kitchen by Mary Grace-Fuhrun
- Benedicaria by Unknown
- Stregoneria Siciliana by Scotti Brancher (also the owner of Calato Craft)
- The Root Circle by Lisa Fazio
- Stregoneria Tradizionale: Paganesimo Medievale e dell’Età Moderna by Unknown
- Sicilian Cultura by Unknown
- Paganesimo Medievale e dell’Età Moderna Ricostruire la Stregoneria Tradizionale by Unknown
Videos
Interview with Lisa Fazio of the Root Circle
Tarantismo
Traditions of Pasqua (Easter)
The Cult of San Giuseppe
Salvatore Guglielmo 