Oca-Buskers

Mihoko Murayama, a violinist since childhood, and Kazuko Horie, a koto expert, discovered the ocarina later in life and quickly became passionate about playing it together, creating a duo that blends their diverse musical backgrounds into a unique performance.

Winner of multiple awards in ocarina competitions in Japan, Runeka has released three independent CDs and composed numerous original pieces. She is currently performing as part of the ocarina and guitar duo Cliché.

Irish musician and instrument maker, he became fascinated by the sound of the ocarina in 2007.
Since 2011, the instrument has been the focus of his studies and craft experiments, with particular attention to Irish folk music and balfolk.

Passionate about music since childhood, he studied the ocarina, flute, and harmonica. He graduated in clarinet from the Bologna Conservatory and, after years as an orchestral musician, performed in European nightclubs and with internationally renowned orchestras. His love for the ocarina, as he often shares, was inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci’s masterpiece 1900.

Comprised of Nicolò Quercia, Carlotta Marchesini, Gabriele Falchieri, and Devis Fabbri, Filuzzerie is more than just a musical group. It’s a cultural initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting the valuable heritage of liscio, keeping this tradition alive and relevant for future generations.
They are also the founders and organizers of the Filuzzi Mon Amour Festival.
On this special occasion, they will perform alongside Emiliano Bernagozzi.

Goosaphone, also known as Goose or simply Kaitlyn, is a cosplayer and musician from Wisconsin, USA. She is a member of Ocabanda, the first American ocarina septet founded by David Erick Ramos.
Her performances blend the worlds of cosplay and video games, constantly drawing inspiration from both.

The group, active for 10 years, performs traditional Alpine classical music.
They take part in events such as Lech’s Folk Music Day, the Drumherum Festival in Regen, church services, and musical evenings, with a distinctive focus on ocarinas and guitar.
Their ocarinas are one-of-a-kind, specially designed and crafted by band member Kurt Posch.

Founded in 2022, the Cantaluna project brings together Laura Francaviglia (guitar and percussion), Fabio Galliani (ocarina), Marco Fabbri (accordion), and Barbara Giorgi (vocals), offering traditional Italian and international dances and ballads. A quartet of musician friends, united by their shared passion for traditional music and acoustic sounds, eager to experiment with new arrangements and textures within folk music.

Currently a certified instructor under Satoshi Osawa, Nanako has performed alongside renowned ocarina musicians such as Fabio Galliani and Giulio Pierini.
As a soloist, she has been a guest performer at various events in Taiwan, China, South Korea, and Hong Kong.
Her music still connects peoples and Countries.

Graduated in saxophone from the Elisabeth University of Music, she has studied under masters such as Koji Akimoto, Masahiro Fujioka, Satoshi Osawa, and Tomoko Morishita.
Among her numerous participations and awards, we highlight the Jury Prize at the 8th Yokohama International Music Competition and second place at the 5th Japanese Ocarina Competition. In 2024 and 2025, she has the honor of representing the city of Hiroshima in Hannover.
Her three CDs and sheet music have been included in the collection of the Hiroshima Prefecture Library.

A unique and unforgettable group, formed of five ocarina players: Nanako Yamashiro, Fabio Galliani, Chisato Nakahara, Runeka, Michele Lastella, and the Cithare player Asaka Shirai.
Having met in various places through festivals, concerts, and shared competitions, they perform together for the first time. This rare encounter, which may never happen again, deserves to be celebrated.

First member of the Aurora-N Ocarina Trio, she has won numerous awards in international competitions, including second place in the 21st Great Wall Cup Competition (folk instrument division). She has released three albums and performed in South Korea and Taiwan.

Yuri is a music teacher who has dedicated her life to sharing the joy of playing the ocarina with her students.
She began her career as a piano teacher at the Yamaha Music School in Hiroshima, while also teaching rhythm and movement at kindergartens and children’s groups.
She studied the ocarina with the late Katsumi Emura and later the triple ocarina with Satoshi Osawa, becoming a certified instructor. She won the Special Jury Prize in the ethnic section at the 25th Great Wall International Music Competition.
She currently teaches at M Music Granvia, the Culture Center, Seihah Culture Town, and various cultural associations.

Fascinated by the simple yet evocative sound of the ocarina, Kazuko is a highly respected musician and teacher.
A winner of numerous awards and competitions, including the Nagoya Music Competition and the Yangtze River Cup International Music Competition, she has also performed as a soloist at various Ocarina Festivals in Italy, China, and South Korea.

Formed by Albérto (ocarina) and Pier Paolo Giovannini (guitar), the newly formed duo immediately recognized the great potential of the ocarina in the realm of Romagna’s dance music, reworking and reinterpreting some of the most famous pieces from the tradition. The tribute is dedicated to the artists who have made entire generations dance, with the legendary Secondo Casadei being one of the most prominent, as well as to the liscio genre, which serves as a flag for our land.

Note di Terracotta is a newly formed group, consisting of the young students of Fabio Galliani.
Antonio Bisceglia, Ernesto Buzzetti, and Francesco Rubbi attend the ocarina course at the “M. Mascagni” Music School in Medicina (BO), while Oreste Chiarelli takes online lessons.
The proposed repertoire includes reworkings of famous ocarina classics such as “La chiacchierina” and “Il battagliero,” as well as original pieces for quartet.

Almost 20 years ago, Fulvio Carpanelli, originally from Molinella, and Stephen Figoni, from California, met at a school in the center of Bologna. From the very beginning, they developed a strong musical connection and began searching for a repertoire for flute and guitar, ranging from classic transcriptions of J.S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, G. F. Handel, and 19th-century Italian opera compositions, to 20th-century works by Ibert, Rodrigo, Villa-Lobos, and Piazzolla. Together, they take on the challenge of promoting the instrument, spreading the ocarina worldwide, and creating bridges between tradition and contemporary music.

A diverse group in terms of age and background, united by the passion for music, fun, friendship, the joy of being together, and adventure.
Founded in 2016 by the teachers Emiliano Bernagozzi and Doralice Minghetti, and now directed by Fabio Galliani, the group is part of the cultural association Il Temporale of Bentivoglio.

A septet born from the desire of the Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese to nurture the talent and passion of new generations through ocarina training programs. This new formation is made up of the group’s youngest members.
They debut with a folk-popular repertoire, ensuring the continuity of tradition while also fostering generational renewal—essential elements for the continuation of the group’s activities and the maintenance of its high-quality standards.

Tristan Luginbuhl has studied classical music since the age of 7, which led him to join the Ensemble de Mandolines et Guitares de Mulhouse during his childhood. After studying jazz music at the University of Musicology in Toulouse, he became active in the local alternative scene with various bands, always eager to explore new genres.
In 2023, he decided to create his first solo project, Christophe 2, embracing his long-standing love for the ocarina and simple melodies.

Emily Rose Wiggins is a North American ocarina player. She has performed at various public events, the most recent being the Carolina Renaissance Festival and the North Charleston Arts Festival.
Her musical education began at home and quickly became a passion: she picked up her first ocarina on September 4, 2011, at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia.
The small plastic flute reignited a spark that had been dormant for a long time.

A septet made up of boys and girls united by a passion for music, played on an instrument that feels like home.
The group was born from the experience of the V. Grimaldi Municipal Ocarina School, promoted by the Diapason Progetti Musicali Association and the Municipality of Budrio. Its aim is to preserve and innovate the repertoire of ocarina music, teaching the instrument to new generations.
With dedication and commitment, the group has earned prestigious recognition, including at the international level, participating in music competitions and performing at various events, some of significant institutional importance.
With enthusiasm for exploring new musical frontiers and the determination to innovate while staying true to tradition, the group is ready to embark on new musical adventures, spreading the beauty and magic of this instrument around the world.