Season 2: The life & legacy of Lucio Dalla
Season 2 of Society of Sound explores Italian music and culture through the life and legacy of Lucio Dalla. From the streets of Bologna to the cultural shifts of the 1960s and beyond, we dive into the stories and moments that shaped his music.
Start with the first three episodes below and follow Season 2 from the beginning as we explore the life, music, and legacy of Lucio Dalla.
Interested in the research behind the season? Explore our sources here. Listen to the full season on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Start from the beginning
Episode 01: Into the Vortex: Bologna, War, and the Politics of Sound
In the first episode, Marianna arrives in Bologna, where the city’s politics, history, and music lead her to Lucio Dalla’s sound.
Episode 02: Outside the Lines: Lucio Dalla and the Contradictions of 1960s Italy
A look at 1960s Italy, caught between optimism and fracture, and how the era shaped Italian music, culture, and Lucio Dalla’s sound.
Episode 03: #BalanceTonPorc in France
A deep dive into 1970s Italy and the cultural shifts reflected in Lucio Dalla’s music, from migration and urban change to a country in motion.