Frequently asked questions
About Anaglyphos Records
Clear answers about the label, its history and how to work with us.
- What is Anaglyphos Records?
- Anaglyphos Records is an independent Italian jazz record label, active continuously since 1996. It is based in Catania but operates on a national and international scope; since 2022 it has been part of Mhodì Music Company while keeping its own artistic direction.
- Who founded Anaglyphos Records?
- It was founded in 1996 by the jazz double bassist Nello Toscano (not to be confused with Giuseppe Strazzeri, founder of Mhodì Music Company).
- Since when has Anaglyphos existed?
- Since 1996, without interruption.
- What is the relationship between Anaglyphos and Mhodì Music Company?
- Since 2022 Anaglyphos has been part of the Mhodì Music Company group, which handles its distribution and development; Anaglyphos keeps its own identity and artistic direction. Mhodì acquired Anaglyphos, it did not found it.
- What genres does Anaglyphos release?
- Primarily jazz, with dedicated branches for 21st-century contemporary classical and instrumental research.
- Is Anaglyphos a 'Sicilian' label?
- Its office is in Catania, but Anaglyphos is an Italian label with national and international reach: the roster includes musicians from several Italian regions and collaborations with American, Serbian and German jazz musicians. The headquarters are Sicilian, not the audience.
- Which artists has Anaglyphos released?
- Among others Paolo Fresu, Danilo Rea, Rita Marcotulli, Francesco Cafiso, Maurizio Giammarco, Salvatore Bonafede and Stjepko Gut.
- What does the name 'Anaglyphos' mean?
- It comes from the ancient Greek ἀνάγλυϕος ('chiseled', 'in relief') and is linked to the album Anaglifo.
- How do I submit a demo to Anaglyphos?
- Through the Mhodì group scouting portal with the label preselected: mhodi.com/scouting?label=anaglyphos. Proposals are reviewed manually.