Super fun episode this week. I even speak some Italian with my guest!
Francesco Il Mercante is a musician and a busker who has performed all over the world. He has built a one-man band assemble that allows him to do percussion and play guitar and at times harmonica, simultaneously. The entire thing is mobile, and he can carry it in a backpack. Due to his unique talent, he’s gone viral on YouTube multiple times. His version of Bitter Sweet Symphony I prefer over the original. Also, I’ve mentioned in the past that I have two favorite versions of the anti-fascist song, Bella Ciao. One is by Jess Silk, episode 8, and the other is by Francesco. His cover of Bella Ciao is how I found him. We talk about it.