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Tracing My Family History In Puglia

In this engaging conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Angelo Parker, who shares his unique Italian-American heritage, including his experiences growing up with a dual cultural identity. They discuss the complexities of Italian citizenship, culinary traditions, and the importance of family recipes. Angelo reflects on his family’s history, the challenges of tracing ancestry, and the cultural experiences that shape their identities. The conversation also touches on the impact of immigration and the significance of food in both Italian and African-American cultures.

Angelo was named after his grandfather from Italy.
He has a unique perspective on Italian-American identity.
Citizenship in Italy is often based on blood relations.
Food quality in Italy is superior to that in the U.S.
Pasta water is essential for perfecting sauces.
Family connections are crucial for understanding heritage.
Genealogy research can uncover surprising family stories.
Cultural experiences in Texas enrich Angelo’s identity.
Exploring ancestry requires patience and creativity.

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Jazz and Italian Heritage

In this engaging conversation, jazz singer Vanessa Racci shares her journey of exploring her Italian heritage and how it intertwines with her passion for jazz music. From her family’s roots in Puglia to her experiences growing up in New York, Vanessa reflects on the rich history of Italian Americans in jazz and the importance of preserving this cultural legacy. She discusses her musical projects that aim to revive Italian classics through jazz arrangements and highlights

April 18, 2025 No Comments

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From Puglia to America The Story of Italian Migration

Embark with us and our esteemed guest, Anna Riggs, on a journey spanning continents and generations, as we trace the deep roots of her Italian lineage back to the quaint town of Ceglie Del Campo. Hannah’s intimate narrative is more than a globe-trotting adventure; it’s a heartfelt homage to her family’s odyssey from Italy to Venezuela, and finally to the United States in 1955. Wrapped in the nostalgia of a Catholic school’s corridors and the

January 13, 2024 No Comments

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The Journey Home 2023 — Bari

Click here to join out Facebook group Ancient ruins just down the street Halfway through our trip found us in Bari. We took the train from Taranto, about 90 minutes and very reasonable at about 9 Euros per person. The train was spotless inside and out and very comfortable. We could have walked from the train to our B & B, but it’s good that we did not as we would have gotten lost in

October 2, 2023 No Comments

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Researching Roseto Valfortore Puglia

Dorina Lantella’s dad came to the USA at the age of 16 and Dorina has been going back to Roseto Valfortore since she was four years old. Over the past several years she has been bringing people back to Roseto for tours and cooking classes. Dorina give us excellent advice on returning home and the Roseto effect. An episode that you do not want to miss. https://www.facebook.com/DorinasKitchen/ https://www.youtube.com/dorinaskitchen https://www.instagram.com/dorinaskitchen/ http://www.dorinaskitchen.com/ dorinaskitchen@gmail.com Podcast Click here to

May 20, 2023 No Comments

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History of Bari with Vintage Photos

Join Italian Roots and Genealogy on Facebook Bari montage very nice Francesco Nicoletti and Maria Carnevale with their grandson Giovanni My mom’s family comes from Bari and in fact her oldest brother did not migrate from there until after WWII. My grandmother’s family was from Acquaviva delle Fonti and my grandfather’s from Toritto. Like most people from Bari at the time, most of the men farmers and many of the women were seamstresses. I have

March 24, 2023 No Comments

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Researching Calabria, Campania, Sicily and Puglia

Pat (Bava) Zielinski joins Bob and talks about when and why she started her research, and the meaning of her surname Bava. Grandfather Francesco Bava – from San Nicola, village outside Caulonia proper Paternal Grandmother was born Anna Sorriente In Bracigliano, a village In the hills above Salerno/Sorrento Maternal Grandfather – Angelo DeCarlo, Massafra, in the province of Torano in the Apulia region. He married my Maternal Grandmother – Angela Tuccitto in Palermo, Sicily. Paternal

August 10, 2020 No Comments