Canson Da Chêullia / Piccon Dagghe Cianin! / Chitära Zeneize / Da Zena A-i Zuvi

Released in 1957 on the Parlophone label, this 45 RPM record serves as a vibrant cultural artifact of the Genoese musical tradition. It features performances by Mario Bertorello and the Trio Universal, capturing the specific linguistic and melodic character of Ligurian folk music during the post-war era. The release functions as a postcard of regional identity, preserving the dialect and traditional arrangements that were central to the social fabric of Genoa at the time.

The production reflects the mid-century effort to codify and distribute local folk songs through the medium of the extended play record. Mario Bertorello was a known figure in the preservation of the Genoese songbook, and this recording is characteristic of his approach, which favored acoustic authenticity and the rhythmic sensibilities of the region. While intended primarily for a local audience and members of the Genoese diaspora, the work is noted by ethnomusicologists for its clarity in documenting the 'canzone zeneize' style as it existed before the folk-revival movements of the later decades.