Professional musician since 1984. Solo performer since 1992. Previously a member of Grynwode (early music trio) and Prego (European roots band) q.v. Two albums recorded with Grynwode (Foxglove Music 1987 and 1991) and two CDs with Prego (RoMoE Records1993 and 1997). Currently one half of Duo Piccolo e Grande, playing baroque mandolin and hurdy gurdy. Solo CDs under the name Dante Ferrara: Bassadanza (1998), Rosasolis (2001) and Bazimakoo (2007) all on Gargantua Records