Barbapedana

Barbapedana (Milanese: Barbapedanna) is a word of uncertain origin that refers to a Milanese minstrel and cantastorie ("story singer") that sang in such places as trani (the Milanese traditional osterie, i.e., pubs). While the word "barbapedana" dates back at least to the 17th century, "the Barbapedana" per antonomasia was Enrico Molaschi, active in the late 19th century.See Boito (1870) Many rhymes from his repertoire have remained in the popular culture of Milan; for example, this is the case... meer