Photo: Argia
Argia is a Sardinian duo of whose music is rooted in the chants, dances and tenor polyphonies of the island.

Argia

Alberto Balia and Enrico Frongia are quite representative of Sardinian musicians. Deeply involved in the island culture, this duet perform a music rooted in the chants, dances and tenor polyphonies of Sardinia.

The band's name comes from a legend about a poisonous spider whose bite can be healed only by music and dance. —Courtesy Calabash Music