Are YOU part of the Struffoli Squad? These beloved Neapolitan confections, deep fried and coated in a sticky sweet sheen of freshly warmed honey, are often considered an essential part of an Italian American Christmas, but for this week’s guest, they’re special enough to earn the title of “show …
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IAP 259: The Songs of Our Folks with Special Guest Michela Musolino Part 2
Music always plays an outsized role in getting us in the “Holiday Spirit," and this year, Christmas in Italian America will have a distinctly Sicilian sound thanks to one very devoted Sicilian American songstress. In this conclusion of our two-part episode with special guest Michela Musolino, we …
IAP 258: The Songs of Our Folks with Special Guest Michela Musolino, Part 1
For many of us, the music of the motherland and the songs that Italian Americans have contributed to the American soundtrack serve as a way to reconnect to our heritage. But for this week’s guest, preserving and sharing that music isn’t just a passion; it’s a mission she has given her life …