Talco
Talco, an Italian patchanka/ska punk band from Marghera, Venice, was formed in
2001. Initially known as Talco Mentolato, they won a local competition in April
2001 and released their first demo. Changing their name to Talco, they debuted
with the album Tutti Assolti in 2004. The band's lineup evolved, but they gained
traction with albums like Combat Circus (2006) and Mazel Tov (2008). Their music
blends ska, punk, and Italian folk influences, often described as "Patchanka."
Notable releases include La Cretina Commedia (2010), dedicated to activist
Peppino Impastato, and Silent To...
