The Casadei Orchestra: An Icon of Liscio
The Casadei Orchestra, founded by Secondo Casadei in 1928, is one of the longest-running and best-known musical ensembles in Italy. With their music they brought smooth music, a genre originating from Romagna, to stages all over the world, keeping local traditions alive and making them known to an increasingly wider audience.
What is Smooth?
Ballroom is a genre of dance music that combines waltz, polka and mazurka. Born in the Romagna countryside, smooth dancing is synonymous with celebration, couple dancing and tradition. His cheerful and rhythmic melodies are accompanied by instruments such as the clarinet, accordion and saxophone, creating a unique and unmistakable sound.
The History of the Casadei Orchestra
According to Casadei, known as the "King of Liscio", he founded the orchestra with the aim of bringing popular music to the dance halls. With songs such as "Romagna Mia" and "La Mazurka di Periphery", the orchestra has won the hearts of Italians, becoming a point of reference for all lovers of the genre. After Secondo's death, the tradition was carried on by his nephew Raoul Casadei, who modernized the smooth, making it even more popular.
What is Smooth?
Ballroom is a genre of dance music that combines waltz, polka and mazurka. Born in the Romagna countryside, smooth dancing is synonymous with celebration, couple dancing and tradition. His cheerful and rhythmic melodies are accompanied by instruments such as the clarinet, accordion and saxophone, creating a unique and unmistakable sound.
The History of the Casadei Orchestra
According to Casadei, known as the "King of Liscio", he founded the orchestra with the aim of bringing popular music to the dance halls. With songs such as "Romagna Mia" and "La Mazurka di Periphery", the orchestra has won the hearts of Italians, becoming a point of reference for all lovers of the genre. After Secondo's death, the tradition was carried on by his nephew Raoul Casadei, who modernized the smooth, making it even more popular.