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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Billy is Interviewed on Italian Radio Zammu

Catania, Sicily

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Billy and I are wandering around the City and we just witnessed a military display in the University of Catania's plaza.

This University holds the distinction of being the oldest university in Sicily (founded in 1434) and one of the earliest in Italy.

The king of Spain, who at the time was king of Sicily too, authorized this foundation with the privilege of granting bachelor’s degrees and licenses to students of core disciplines.

However, it was ten years later that the Pope finally gave recognition to this establishment, making it official.

Front of the university building

After witnessing the soldierly display, we wandered into a garden section thinking we'd take some good selfies with a lovely background.

Many of Catania's building are made of lava rock, as you can see here, with the various shades of gray.

The gardens were manicured and well-maintained.

Billy and Akaisha - one of our selfies

This is a graceful set of double steps leading up into this building. At the time we didn't know that this place was over 5 centuries old!

Two radio men from Zammu

As we sauntered around, we came upon some windows looking into a large room with a sign that said: Radio Zammu.

Cool.

We have been interviewed on local radio stations all over the US and in Thailand. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could get on-air here too?

One of the radio operators saw us peering into the windows and came out to chat with us.

Billy and the radio guys

This man asked Billy a few questions, then inquired if he wanted to be on the air and speak with the locals of Catania.

SURE!

Billy is having a blast joking around with these guys, and meanwhile, half of Catania is listening to his beautiful sonoric voice!

Tickets to a rock concert in town

After the interview, one of the young men gave us tickets to a rock concert which started about the time we go to bed. But it was a generous gesture, and we appreciated it!

Radio Zammu FM 101.00 started broadcasting on January 1st, 2015.  

Radio Zammù and Radio Lab share the same frequency, and they are the two projects that have changed the way radio is done in Catania. They "animate and renew" the cultural fabric of the city and are committed to continue growing as the University's radio "voice".

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Radio Zammu

 Piazza dell'Università 16, Catania, IT

Tele: +39 095 730 7777  OR

+390958737806

Email: protocollo@unict.it protocollo@pec.unict.it

Website:  https://radiozammu.it/

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