Nektune - Nakaira

The ensemble’s name was inspired from an ancient Middle Eastern percussion
instrument called “Nakaira”, similar in form to the Indian tabla. Although the name claims
oriental origins, Nakaira’s initial artistic expectations and aims – after the group’s official
foundation in 1999 – was to reinstate and promote the Celtic and Irish folk music in Sicily
(Italy), where the majority of the members come from. After their first public performances in
festivals of local significance in Sicily, in 2000 Nakaira released their first CD titled “Musiche a


Read more about Nakaira on Last.fm.


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