A-Infos (en) Italy, FAI, Umanita Nova #24-26 - Libertarian Chords: Anarchist Song Festival 2026 (ca, de, it, pt, tr)[machine translation]

On at least one thing, everyone agrees: anarchist songs are the best! 
--- From the 19th century to the present day-spanning from the "gloomy 
end of the dying century" to the triumph of artificial intelligence and 
the crisis of collective hopes, and taking in everything from resistance 
movements to punk-song has accompanied anarchist struggles. "Our 
homeland is the whole world," "Love binds natural affections together," 
"Even if you believe yourselves absolved, you are still involved," 
"Knives to slice the bread of friendship"... folk poets have provided 
slogans and ideas to the labor movement.

The call for a world of social justice, free from war and individual 
oppression, has always found tangible support from anarchists-and the 
accompaniment of their songs. For anarchists love life, and what better 
way to live it than to come together-each with their own voice-amidst 
collective anthems and individual counter-melodies?
That is why, on Friday the 2nd, Saturday the 3rd, and Sunday the 4th of 
October 2026, three days will be dedicated to anarchist song.
The event will take place in Massenzatico, in the province of Reggio 
Emilia-a location where anarchists have gathered for years for a great 
convivial feast centered on food: "The People's Kitchens" (*Le cucine 
del popolo*).
This, too, will be a celebration where one can listen to old and new 
songs, be captivated by the sound of guitars, follow the tales of 
storytellers-both traditional and modern-and experience the inclusive 
spirit of community choirs.
Spread across the three days-alternating between moments of listening 
and pure celebration, between the physical and the poetic-these diverse 
forms of musical expression will each have their own dedicated moments.
- The days will be defined by discussion, in-depth exploration, and 
workshops. - Afternoon performances and talks will combine songs with 
history and the personal stories of individual singers-ranging from 
renowned singer-songwriters like De André and historical figures like 
Pietro Gori to contemporary voices like Paola Nicolazzi.
- Late afternoons will feature short, individual performances.
- After dinner, there will be captivating concerts and moments of shared 
music, with various choirs blending their voices with those of all the 
participants.

A grand celebration of music, inspired by libertarian thought.
Anarchist song: a phenomenon that is in some ways indefinable, yet-like 
revolution itself-finds its moment at the intersection of the joy of 
participation and liberation from taboos and chains.
Mark this important event on your calendar: October 2, 3, and 4, 2026. 
The First Anarchist Song Festival.

ANARCHIST SONG FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 2-4 | VIA BEETHOVEN 78, MASSENZATICO (RE)

From October 2 to 4, 2026, the first edition of "Accordi Libertari" 
(Libertarian Chords)-an anarchist song festival-will take place at the 
*Cucine del Popolo* in Massenzatico (Reggio Emilia). The event will 
feature musicians, singer-songwriters, scholars, and choirs.
It will be three days of book presentations, music, reminiscences, 
reflections, concerts, and collective singing, all centered on the rich 
libertarian repertoire spanning from the birth of internationalist 
socialism to the present day.
An exhibition of records will be set up during the event; alongside 
explicitly anarchist albums, visitors will find vinyl records by various 
libertarian singer-songwriters that illustrate a significant portion of 
the history of the anarchist songbook. This event has been organized 
from the ground up and will be free from external patrons or overseers, 
specifically to maintain a distinct cultural independence alongside a 
self-managed approach.
Our festival will be a three-day celebration of libertarian culture held 
in an evocative setting; there is no admission fee, prices are kept 
affordable for all, and musicians will be compensated through a 
self-financing initiative.
We are therefore launching this voluntary fundraising drive so that we 
can all work together to build this inaugural gathering dedicated to 
anarchist song.

For contributions:
Enrico Orlandini - IBAN LT13 3250 0816 4428 8056 - payment reference: 
*festival canzone anarchica*

For info and contact:
Gianandrea Ferrari 347 37 29676 - cuocarossonera@gmail.com

CIRCOLO ARCI CUCINE DEL POPOLO - CIRCOLO ARCI LA CAPANNINA PARADISA
Reggio Emilia, July 30, 2026

https://umanitanova.org/accordi-libertari-festival-della-canzone-anarchica-2026/
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