Sound Propositions

This episode features Giuseppe Esposito, a Neapolitan musician who runs the tape label Archivio Diafònico, an operation that mostly documents artists who are based in Napoli. The chaotic and bustling capital of the South of Italy undeservedly gets a bad reputation, and the city has a vibrant cultural scene and rich history that is sorely underappreciated. Through a chronicle of his own musical formation and the birth of the label, Esposito constructs a map of the Neapolitan underground scene, with particular attention to noise and improvisation. We also discuss Abidjan Centrale / Partono i Bastimenti, a podcast Esposito produces with Carole Oulato exploring the diverse musical traditions of Africa. TRACKLIST ARTIST – “TITLE” (ALBUM, LABEL, YEAR) Mario [Gabola] - “Steno, tube, voice and feedback” (Idiolect, Archivio Diafònico/Viande, 2021)  Eks - “B-side excerpt” (Echo Courts, Archivio Diafònico, 2019) Grausam Frühjahr - “B-side excerpt” (Ascent/Descent, Toxo, 2011) Velvet Underground - “White Light Whit