Qbeta is a Sicilian musical group.
Qbeta is a Sicilian musical group.
Qbeta was formed in Solarino, from musicians from a wide variety of musical traditions.
Solarino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily (Italy). It is about 190 kilometres (120 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of Syracuse. As of 31 December 2006, it had a population of 7,365 and an area of 13.01 square kilometres (5.02 sq mi).
The band was awarded the Premio Sicilia il Paladino.
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This is an article on the terminology used to describe the music of Italy. There is also an article on Italian musical terms used in English.
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