Con La Mia Chitarra / Jesus

Released under the Centro Biblico label in Italy, this rare 45 RPM single represents the intersection of independent religious music and the folk-inspired singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s. The release reflects the broader efforts of missionary organizations and local religious centers during this era to utilize contemporary musical styles, such as acoustic pop and folk, to engage younger audiences with theological themes.

Filippo Lamia’s compositions for this record emphasize a minimalist aesthetic centered on the guitar, a common choice for itinerant performers and youth-oriented ministry at the time. While the specific production details remain relatively obscure in global music catalogs, the record stands as a documentation of the localized, grassroots devotional music scene that flourished in Italy before the widespread commercialization of Contemporary Christian Music.