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The history of the Mandolin in Italy

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Musician and historian Carlo Aonzo is producing the online series "L'Italia dei mille mandolini", linking the history of the instrument to the major Italian cities.

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Musician and historian Carlo Aonzo is producing the online series "L'Italia dei mille mandolini", linking the history of the instrument to the major Italian cities.

In today's episode Carlo Aonzo explains how the mandolin influenced the musical history of Milan, Rome and Naples.

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