Pippo Pollina, a lifelong pacifist and former conscientious objector, explores themes of war and peace in his new album Fra guerra e pace

Pippo Pollina, the Sicilian cantautore living in Switzerland, is a self-declared pacifist. The former conscientious objector has long used his music to denounce the abuse of power and advocate for humanity and peace. Now, at a time when war has once again become part of our daily lives - at least in the news - the successful singer-songwriter dedicates an entire album to the subject: Fra guerra e pace (Between War And Peace). ' War is a dimension from which humanity has never truly freed itself. A place where destruction and annihilation intersect with other aspects of life - love, birth, hunger, or thirst,' writes the artist in the album booklet. With this musically and thematically rich album, Pippo Pollina brings us closer to the people behind the headlines, giving life to what we only hear in the news. We are confronted with fear, pain, and grief - but also with hope, love, and poetry.

Fra guerra e pace is a special album in many ways. With its detailed, diverse, at times hymn-like, at times archaic-sounding music, it immediately captures the listener. The song titles and lyrics confront us with brutal history and harsh present realities. La notte dei cristalli (Kristallnacht) was recorded together with his two children, singer-songwriter FABER and Madlaina Pollina - the first time all three have performed together. Free Palestina gives voice to a place with no memories, no bread, no dignity - but many voices crying Free Palestine. Throughout the album, hope resonates - love and humanity shimmer like an antidote through the suffering.

Fra guerra e pace is a political statement, a poetic warning, and a glimmer of hope in turbulent times. It tells of war, past and present, and what it does to people. Pippo Pollina dedicates the album 'to the innocent who die beneath the bombs that fall from the skies of this world.'

The album will be released on December 5, 2025. From January 2026, Pippo Pollina will be on tour in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

Track Listing

• Vigolais
• Il volo del colibrì
• Fra i petali del girasole
• La notte dei cristalli
• Free Palestina
• Lava la pioggia
• Questo tempo insieme
• Il fiume
• Hasta siempre
• Rosabianca
• Piccola canzone per noi

Additional Details

Label: Jazzhaus Records

Genre: Folk

Language: English

Run Time: 42:53 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 01/16/26

UPC: 4260075862699