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His ingenuity as a percussionist is evident in the creation of unique instruments, including the tamborder, the onomatopoeic sound that characterizes one of his most famous songs, &#8220;Kalimba de Luna.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>His contribution to the musical landscape also extends to the definition of the term &#8220;metropolitan blues,&#8221; an artistic concept that found one of its peaks through the illustrious collaboration with the great Pino Daniele.<\/p>\n<p>In the field of painting, Esposito has established fruitful collaborations with the renowned American artist Mark Kostabi. These collaborations have evolved over time, becoming constant elements in his artistic journey. Esposito&#8217;s paintings are characterized by references to other works and the representation of faceless subjects, evoking the mannequin figures typical of De Chirico.<\/p>\n<p>Tony Esposito&#8217;s paintings are described as an explosion of tribal signs and forms, with vibrant and sunny colors that recall the irregular rhythms of African art. . In his canvases, the rhythm, an intrinsic element of his rich musical background, is clearly perceptible. 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