As many of you know, I adore Italy (the land of my roots) and I have specifically written about my love for Sienna. This videotape of people spontaneously singing in Sienna is really quite moving. Asked to stay indoor due to the raging virus, the beauty of this culture seems irrepressible. There is a Pagliacci feel to this sorrowful but strong song that spontaneously broke out in the deserted streets of Sienna.
Between Caruso and Corona, I would bet on Caruso even under the lock down conditions of Italy.
It reminds me of Caged Bird by Maya Angelou:
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.
Here is the video:
