The 2003 album "Lontano" finds Sud Sound System continuing their signature blend of reggae, dancehall, and Mediterranean influences, delivered with the expected socio-political commentary in their native Salento dialect.
- "Lontano" was released on the artist's own Salento Sound System label. The album features collaborations with prominent artists from the Jamaican and Italian reggae scenes. It was released on June 6, 2003.
- The album title, "Lontano," translates to "Far Away" in English, hinting at themes of distance and longing.
- Sud Sound System has consistently championed the use of the Salento dialect in their music, making them unique in the wider European reggae landscape.
Sud Sound System is a reggae group from Salento, Italy, known for blending Jamaican sounds with local dialect and traditions. At the time of Lontano's release, they were solidifying their position as a leading act in the Italian reggae scene.
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