FDI- Fratelli D'Italia (Brothers of Italy)

Peter Paul Buhne & Tony Buono have been writing and composing songs since 1975. For many years now music has been their one true passion. Given the close brotherly bond that had formed between the two, they decided to call themselves “Fratelli D’Italia”

In 1995 they released their first album "Un Attimo In Paradiso", featuring the voice of Julian Mylor. The album was a compilation of their early work. Two years later they worked on a special project entitled "Merry Christmas from.... " A special CD designed as a gift, featuring the captivating voice of the late Shirley Thomas.

After the "Merry Christmas from..." CD, they launched their next album in 1999, which was some what gutsier, up beat and rather controversial. This one was given the title "Ditemi Voi" - which in English means "You tell me?" It painted the picture of the lengths one has to go through to become recognized, the ways of the world today and wanting to buy a ticket back to their youth.

In 2005 FDI released a new album entitled “Tornare Alle Radici”, in English “Returning to your roots”. This project was arranged and produced by Shane O’Farrell and FDI. The album featured “The Dickies” ex-member Lorenzo Buhne on some of the vocals.


Latest News

At last FDI has completed their latest project “Bosco Dell’Anima” (Woods of the soul). This project is in collaboration with the renowned Italian poet Cristiana Maria Sebastiani. What makes this particular project diverse and unique is the way in which FDI have been able to make poems come to life with music. Some of the finest musicians featured on this project include the ever so talented Tatyana Dunlop on piano and back up vocals, Shane O'Farrell on guitars, bass and back up vocals, Lee Hutchings on saxophone and flute, Evan Yako and Derek Barg on drums and percussions, to name a few.

Peter Paul Buhne is treking to Italy from May 2009 to launch the new album in the City of Perugia, alongside the poet Cristiana Maria Sebastiani.

In other news FDI music has been featured in the Australian Film "Two Fists, One Heart", produced by David Elfick (Rabbit Proof Fence, Newsfront, etc) and directed by Shawn Seet. The film is based on the true story of an Italo-Australian boxer Rai Faizo. Starring Australian actors Daniel Amalm and Jessica Marais, and well known Italian actor Ennio Fantastichini. The three FDI tracks featured are "E Cosi", "Anche Per Me" and "La Mia Citta`". The film has received great response here in Australia by the general public and the critics. The film is now being released internationally.

Also in the pipeline FDI is working on an instrumental project to be released in the not too distant future. This next project will be in conjunction with Michael Rossi of Groovy Music Publishing.


Why FDI?

To introduce Fratelli D'Italia into the English speaking market, the name was shortened to FDI so that it would be easier to pronounce, therefore making it easier to be used in both the Australian and Italian communities.

Who Is FDI?

Peter Paul Buhne - Writer, composer, singer and face of FDI
Tony Buono - Specializes in Musical arrangements
Giuseppe Buhne - Writer
Eloise Buhne - Writer and secretary

Over the years there has been a lot of people who have worked with FDI including

The Late Maestro & Pianist Nikolai Sokolov, Lorenzo Buhne, The Late Shirley Thomas, Shane O’Farrell, Peter Northcote, Brett Williams, Derek Barg, Evan Yako, Colin Timms, Leon Berger and many more…

What we do?

We write and compose original contemporary music in English, Italian and Neapolitan. All our music is produced and recorded in our own studio in Sydney. We have produced compact discs exhibiting our musical talent and we also work with other singers, writing unique original songs to include in their repertoires.

Some of these singers include;

Deanna Vitagliani, Ricky Guiliano, Maria Maroulis, Tonino Speciale, Chris Libro, Julian Mylor, Alfio Bonanno and others.

Over the years FDI has performed at such events as the;

Norton St Festa and The Italian Song Festival

They have performed for;

SBS Radio and Rete Italia

And have been support act for;

Mario Maglione

Their music has received air play on the following stations;

Rete Italia, SBS Radio, 2RDJ FM, Radio Skid Row, Radio 2000 98.5FM, “Ok Ragazzi” (Adelaide)

FDI have also had many write ups in different newspapers and magazines, such as La Fiamma, Café` Society, Stage Craft Magazine and Sono Siamo Italiani which detailed albums, events and the FDI story.

FDI music has also been featured on the CD compilations of the Italian Song Festival and in 2001 some of their songs were featured on a CD compilation called “Italian Love Mix”, which was released by Groovy Music Publishing.

What is FDI all about…

FDI has worked extremely hard over the last 30 years to write, sing and compose unique songs of every genre.

FDI is all about creating new original musical concepts from classical to dance, we do not limit ourselves. We take great pleasure and pride in the music we do and we always strive to go beyond our best.

A quick thank you…
In all the CD productions there were many people whom helped made it possible in one way or another… you know who you are and we sincerely thank you for your support and belief in our music, we will never forget you!

FDI would like to extend their gratitude to Michael Rossi of Groovy Music Publishing and Frank Golino of Megatronix Film Production for their continued support.