IAP 42: Lena Prima discusses her love for, and the legacy of, her legendary father Louie Prima

In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we talk with Lena Prima, New-Orleans based singer songwriter and daughter of the legendary Louis (Louie) Prima. In our Stories Segment, Anthony reads a section from his new book, Forty Days in Italy Con La Mia Famiglia: How to Travel to Research Your Italian Roots, which will be available on Tuesday, June 13th. About our Guest Lena Prima is a gifted singer and songwriter with five albums to her credit, a published author, a jewelry designer and a highly respected artist. She is the youngest daughter of legendary musician and entertainer Louie Prima and his fifth wife and singing partner, classically trained vocalist Gia Maione. Lena began her singing career as a child on tour with her parents and then crafted a career for herself that has spanned more than thirty years and three thousand performances at showrooms, theaters, casinos, clubs and festivals across the United States. A career that inspired the Chicago Tribune to gush: " A standing ovation! Lena has the panache of her father!" Episode Sponsors The National Italian American Foundation Verizon Fios (Mediaset Italia) Mediaset Italia has all the best programming from Italy's top channels put together in one channel,  and right now our listeners can get 50% off their Italian Language package for 6 months, which features Mediaset Italia AND Rai Italia. And if you're a new customer, for $79.99 per month for your first year with a 2-year contract, you can get 150 Megabite speed Internet, Custom TV and Phone. To get in on this deal, call Verizon Fios at 1-888-755-7571 to subscribe.