Tessiture Musicali

Roberto Salahaddin Re David is an Italian researcher, pianist and composer. He began his musical training at an early age, studying voice, guitar, piano and drums, while performing in music groups alongside his father. He continued his studies at the Niccolò Piccinni Conservatory in Bari, specialising in Double Bass and Composition, and further developed his practice in piano and vocal studies.

His artistic research engages deeply with the heritage of Western music, ranging from ancient theoretical traditions to contemporary and avant-garde composition. Over time, his work has increasingly focused on experimental and interdisciplinary approaches, exploring sound as a field of research and creative investigation.

Antonella Pagano is the founder and creative director of the sustainable fashion brand Simplicitas, entirely designed and produced in Puglia. Her work focuses on artisanal clothing and accessories made from natural or low-impact fabrics, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design research. Through an approach that balances tradition and innovation, she develops garments that reflect local identity while embracing experimentation. Dynamic and collaborative by nature, she values teamwork and is strongly oriented toward creative development and material exploration.

GAL Terra dei Trulli e di Barsento is a public–private partnership operating under the EU LEADER approach, responsible for implementing local development strategies and cooperation projects in rural areas. It promotes bottom-up governance, coordinating participatory processes and fostering sustainable territorial growth. The GAL brings together balanced public and private stakeholders representing the socio-economic fabric of the municipalities of Alberobello, Castellana Grotte, Gioia del Colle, Monopoli, Noci, Putignano, Sammichele di Bari and Turi.

Supported by EU Rural Development funds, its core activities include rural tourism development, support for micro and small enterprises, innovation in local production systems (agri-food, craft and manufacturing sectors), enhancement of cultural and artistic heritage, promotion of local identities and products, and social inclusion initiatives.

Henry Marić (Pula, 1971) is a Croatian ceramic artist whose practice bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics. He began working with ceramics in the late 1990s, developing his skills through independent research after initial training with sculptor Alija Rešić. His primary focus is utilitarian ceramics designed for everyday use, reinforcing the relationship between object and user. Marić explores and teaches historical ceramic techniques—from prehistoric and Roman to medieval traditions—reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. With a background interest in music, he investigates the acoustic qualities of clay, creating resonant and percussive ceramic forms that he occasionally performs with. He has collaborated with multimedia artists, musicians, cultural institutions and community organizations, leading workshops and presentations on traditional crafts for diverse audiences.