People lined up outside Chiappa the barbers shop here in Barga yesterday, waiting for the chance to see Silvano Togneri
perform his now famous song “YUPPY DU” Where else
in the world could you possibly get your hair cut AND the
chance to listen to live music of this calibre?
15th April 2002
A flying visit by Silvano Togneri to Aristo’s bar in Barga Vecchia, left no doubts as to where he was on the music road; full steam ahead and pedal to the floor. Although not seen in public since Christmas at Chiappa the barbers, he soon had people tapping their feet along with his shuffling beat. He also showed that he can cut a mean riff on the
guitar.
9th November 2002
First winter outing 2002 for Silvano took place this evening at
Aristodemo’s bar, still his favourite haunt when all is said and done.Two new songs were quickly recorded. In one of them you can actually hear the moment when his strong guitar strumming style breaks not one but two guitar strings. Silvano played on regardless.
Then in a space of 20 minutes, it was all over. Off he sped in
his Ape and calm once more returned to Barga Vecchia.
Well done Silvano! In your heart you are a musician. It shines
out. Keep on pumping!
Question: What
is Outsider Art ?
The concept and identification of an art of the untrained
visionary was originated in the 1940’s by the French
artist Jean Dubuffet and labelled Art Brut. Outsider
Art, is one of the terms now applied to the unorthodox
creative expression of individuals outside of the
mainstream art world.
Download the
MP3 files of Silvano Togneri here:
“My Way” 1.5
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Christmas 2000
15th April 2002
9th November 2002 
Then in a space of 20 minutes, it was all over. Off he sped in
