Gagliano family of luthiers — There are as many as eighteen violin makers named Gagliano that are known worldwide today. Below are a few of the more recognizable luthiers. Alessandro Gagliano (c. 1700 c. 1735) Naples, Italy. As a youth, he worked in the shops of famed… … Wikipedia
Gagliano, Nicholas — , Naples, pupil of Stradiuarius. We have a note (omitted in its proper place) that this maker excelled in violoncellos, many of which are covered with fine rich varnish, seldom seen on instruments by the Gagliano family … Violins and Violin Makers. Biographical Dictionary
Tommy Gagliano — Gaetano Tommy Gagliano (1884 16 February, 1951?) is a New York gangster who founded the Lucchese crime family, one of the powerful Five Families of New York, and served as its low profile Boss for over two decades. His successor was his longtime… … Wikipedia
Alfonso Gagliano — Alfonso Gagliano, PC, FCGA (Siculiana, January 25, 1942) is a Canadian accountant and a former Liberal Party politician. Born in Siculiana, Italy, his political career began in 1977 when he ran for a seat on the Montreal school board. In the 1984 … Wikipedia
Lucchese crime family — Infobox Criminal organization name =Lucchese crime family caption =Named after Gaetano Lucchese founded on =1931 founding location =flagicon|US New York City founded by =Gaetano Lucchese years active =1931 present territory =Various neighborhoods … Wikipedia
Marco da Gagliano — (1 May 1582 – 25 February 1643) was an Italian composer of the early Baroque era. He was important in the early history of opera and the development of the solo and concerted madrigal. Contents 1 Life 2 Music and influence 3 References … Wikipedia
Cuntrera-Caruana Mafia family — The Cuntrera Caruana Mafia family is part of the Sicilian Mafia or Cosa Nostra and held a key position in the illicit drug trade and money laundering for Cosa Nostra in the 1980s and 1990s. The Italian press baptized the clan as The Rothschilds… … Wikipedia
New Orleans crime family — Matranga family and Martanga crime family redirects here. For the gang in Los Angeles, see Los Angeles crime family. The New Orleans crime family is one of the oldest American criminal organizations in activity. It is based in New Orleans and… … Wikipedia
Havana Conference — The Havana Conference of 1946 was a historic of meeting of American mafia and Cosa Nostra leaders in Havana, Cuba. Supposedly arranged by Charles Lucky Luciano, the conference was held to discuss important mob policies, rules, and business… … Wikipedia
Voller Brothers — This article is part of the Fiddle Violin series. Basic physics of the violin Fiddlers History of the violin Luthiers Musical styles … Wikipedia