In the musical world of Alessandria (Northern Italy), folk veterans Tre Martelli and jazz accordionist Gianni Coscia have had various encounters over the years. Their joint love for traditional music has united them in improvising various stimulating and creative projects. 'Ansema' captures some live highlights of this collaboration.

Personnel: Gianni Coscia (chromatic accordion), Renzo Ceroni (double bass, guitars), Enzo G. Conti (melodeon), Paolo Dall'Ara (bagpipes, flutes), Matteo Dorigo (hurdy-gurdy), Elisabetta Gagliardi (voice), Vincenzo "Chacho" Marchelli (voice), Andrea Sibilio (violin, viola, mandocello), Betti Zambruno (voice)