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Bertas
Bertas in Sassari for the 60th anniversary
Bertas in Sassari for the 60th anniversary
Background information
OriginSardinia, Italy
GenresPop rock, ethnic music, folk rock, pop
Years active1965–present
MembersEnzo Paba
Mario Chessa
Marco Piras
Past membersEugenio Romano
Carlo Costa
Websitewww.bertas.it

Bertas is a Sardinian ethnic pop-rock band. The group was formed in Sardinia. The group's music is characterized by the influence from traditional Sardinian music; the lyrics of most of their songs are in Sardinian language, especially in its Logudorese variety.

History

First era (1965–1971)

The band was formed in Sassari in 1965. The Bertas group was formed on the initiative of the three brothers Carlo, Antonio and Edmondo Costa[1][2] The lineup also includes Giuseppe Fiori as singer, Antonio Usai on drums, Gianni Davis on vocals and keyboards, Carlo Costa on bass and vocals.

In 1966, after winning the Sardegna canta competition for young musical groups and singers, they obtained a recording contract with a label distributed by RCA and released their first 45 rpm single, Fatalità/Mi hai perdonato lo so, in 1967.[3]

The band's first recording was a five-track EP titled Fatalità (1968), followed nine years later by another album called Unu mundu bellissimu (1968). In 1969 they took part in Cantagiovani, a travelling musical event organised by RCA, where they performed with other artists such as Gabriella Ferri, Ugolino, Le Voci Blu, Rosalino Cellamare, Christy and others.[4]

The revolution of 1970

Sa Missa with the Bertas at the Teatro Verdi

In 1971 Mario Chessa joined the band as vocals and keyboards.In 1972, guitarist Marco Piras, drummer and singer Giuseppe Fiori arrived, and in 1973, guitarist and singer Enzo Paba.[5][6]

With the 45 rpm Badde lontana/Ma eri donna (1975) they began their musical production in Sardinian, which would become their distinctive trait, recording for City and other labels; in 1977 RCA Italiana released the Italian version of Badde lontana on a 45 rpm, entitled Valle lontana.

In 1988 the band released the album named "Unu mundu bellissimu" including 6 tracks (Tanca serradas, No mi giamedas Maria, A s'andira" (popolare) / Cunservet Deu Su Re, No potho reposare, Aperimi sa Janna and Deus ti salvet Maria).

After five years and a hiatus, the band released a new album called Amistade, which marked a turning point for the band. This album contains eight songs, including classics such as Amistade, Como cheria, No mi giamedas, and Cantare cantare cantare.[7] In 2006, the newspaper La Nuova Sardegna released the Bertas collection to celebrate their 40-year career. Their collaborations include Mark Harris on the recording of their album Unu mundu bellissimu, the Vivaldi Choir on the Tottumpare project, and the Canepa Choir on the album Sa missa (2007). Fifty years after the success of their first LP, Fatalità, recorded with the Italian record label RCA, Bertas are back with a new musical project called "Cambia il mondo" which contains 16 songs.[8][9]

50th anniversary

On 8 December 2015, at the Teatro Comunale in Sassari, they celebrated their 50th anniversary[10] On 31 December 2020 they will perform at the New Year's Eve concert in Piazza d'Italia in Sassari together with Tazenda to celebrate the new year.[11][12][13] In 2022, the municipality of Sassari awarded the band with the Special Golden Candeliere 2022.[14]

In 2023 after a while of COVID-19, the band recorded a single called “Santu Antine”, dedicated to the iconic Nuraghe Santu Antine has just been released in a video clip version.[15] On 9 September 2023, they sang for the "Premio Isola In" during the second episode of the competition.[16]

60th anniversary

On 20 December 2025, at the Teatro Comunale in Sassari, together with the Jazz Orchestra of Sardinia, they celebrated their 60th anniversary, with the proceeds going to charity.[17][18][19]

Members

Line-up

  • Mario Chessa: vocals, keyboards (1971-present)
  • Enzo Paba: vocals guitars (1974-present)
  • Marco Piras: guitars (1974-present)

Past members

  • Carlo Costa: vocals, bass (1965-2016) 2005
  • Gianni Davis: vocals keyboards (1965-1968)
  • Eugenio Romano: vocals drums (1980-2005)
  • Giuseppe Fiori: vocals drums (1968-1980)[20]
  • Antonio Usai: vocals drums (1965-1968)

Current guest musicians

  • Fabrizio Loriga - drums
  • Giuseppe Gadau - bass
  • Franco Castia - vocals
  • Maria Rosaria Soro - vocals
  • Enrica Virdis - vocals

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Singles released outside Italy

References

  1. ^ "Порохня Андрій Володимирович". bertas.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  2. ^ "BERTAS, nati per la musica". iodmagazine.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Una canzone per la domenica (346). I Bertas, da Fatalità a Badde lontana". ponzaracconta.it. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  4. ^ "BERTAS - Biografia, Discografia, Canzoni, Video, Testi". forumattivo.com. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  5. ^ "BERTAS". tiscali.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  6. ^ "La storia dei Bertas: musica senza frontiere". lanuovasardegna.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  7. ^ "Bertas* – Amistade". discogs.com. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  8. ^ "Bertas: "Cambia il mondo"". castedduonline.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  9. ^ "È tempo di cambiare il mondo!". castedduonline.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  10. ^ "La band sempreverde Festa al Comunale pe i 50 anni dei Bertas". lanuovasardegna.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  11. ^ "Capodanno 2020: Sassari in piazza d'Italia brinda con i Tazenda". lanuovasardegna.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  12. ^ "Capodanno 2020 a Sassari". itenovas.com. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  13. ^ "Sassari saluta il 2020, in quasi 10mila in piazza Italia con i Tazenda". sassarioggi.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  14. ^ ""Santu Antine", la nuova produzione dei Bertas". iltamburino.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  15. ^ "Ai Bertas il Candeliere d'Oro speciale 2022, a un giovane quello d'Oro". sardies.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  16. ^ "Premio Isola In… cantata ai Bertas". costasmeralda.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  17. ^ "Grandioso concerto dei Bertas con l'Orchestra Jazz della Sardegna". unionesarda.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  18. ^ "Bertas, la festa dei trent'anni (ah no, scusate, sono 60): il super concerto con l'OJS al Teatro Comunale". sassarinotizie.com. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  19. ^ "I Bertas hanno compiuto 60 anni". sardies.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  20. ^ "Addio a Fiori, cantante dei Bertas che hanno fatto la storia della musica". sassarioggi.it. Retrieved 7 January 2026.


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