Bologna città della musica
The Musical bodies and associations of Bologna

• -> the musical bodies and associations of bologna
• -> competitions
• -> festivals
• -> cultural associations and centres
• -> seasons
• -> clubs with musical events
• -> schools and training centres

The Link
It is one of the main centres of musical production and organisation of Bologna, active both at local and at international level, in particular in the field of electronic music. Among the intercultural projects, the most important are the Neu (Network European Underground), a project aimed at realising a survey and comparing the European non-conventional cultural production places, and Orchestra do Mundo, an artistic project of collaboration between Bologna and the favelas of Sao Paulo (Brazil). The international Orchestra, which represents an ethic and intercultural project created in the summer of 2003, is formed by musicians of Turkish, Brazilian, Macedon, Spanish, African, Tzigane, Italian and English origin and plays pieces of the South-American tradition, kletzmer music, pop music, Italian modern music, magical rhythms of the Santeria, songs of the Italian emigrants, but always re-interpreting them from an electronic-acoustic point of view, with the enthusiasm and the joy of who has found in music not only a means of professional accomplishment, but also a shelter, a scope, a possibility of emerging and a hope.
From the union of so many differences the unity of a common project: to transform music into multimedia rooms, internet stations, qualified teachers for the children of the favelas of Sao Paulo. Music, a natural and abundant raw material in Brazil, becomes thus a means to achieve a goal: to create an opportunity of getting out of the vicious circle of poverty, exploitation and criminality and an occasion of enrichment and cultural exchange. The Orchestra do Mundo project aims at exporting the intervention model of Sao Paulo to other realities, both in Brazil and in other developing countries.

The Chet Baker
In the last years the Chet Baker, historical jazz club in Bologna, has welcomed jazz players of international level, from Kenny Barron to James Moody and Tommy Flanagan, besides the best Italian musicians. The characteristic of the Chet Baker is to combine music and a very accurate traditional cuisine. The same care is dedicated to the concert: the perfect soundproofing, the capacity of a real club and an excellent amplification system guarantee the best jazz listening. This is why the Chet Baker is frequented also by musicians like Lucio Dalla and Vinicio Capossela and by others who appreciate its particular atmosphere.
This year the club, to celebrate its eighteen years of activity, is welcoming from February to April the jazz festival “Waiting for spring”, which is articulated in ten appointments of particular relevance, where it will be possible to appreciate many internationally renowned jazz players.

The Cantina Bentivoglio
Renowned internationally as a real temple of jazz, it was opened 50 years ago as wine cellar and wine-shop. In 1989 a club was opened in the cellars of the 16th century Palazzo Bentivoglio, used up to then as storehouse and cellar of the inn, and it was entirely dedicated to concerts. Today the club welcomes a very rich season dedicated to jazz performances.

The Bar Wolf
Art and music club opened in 1960, it has always welcomed famous musicians and has recently organised interesting events, like the “Wolfare Musica” and the Wolf Competition. “Wolfare Musica” consists in a series of concerts, during which the protagonists of the national and international music scene meet the most important artists of the territory, with special attention to the interaction of world music and Mediterranean jazz. The Wolf Competition is addressed to local artists, who perform original vocal or instrumental music with the objective of bringing out the most creative and original musicians.