I double post this with the piping forum as there is some whistle content (and it’s well worth a look-in):
The TG4 programme Ceolchuairt sends traditional musicians off to find out about other traditions. I happened to zap into TG4 over the weekend and fell into one of the series that saw Mick O Brien dispatched to Sardinia where he found himself trying to fit the pipes into the local music. Some interesting moments.
Lovely travel story TG4 programme Ceolchuairt with Mick O Brien and interesting music there in Sardinia. I lived there the year 1980 compliments USN in LaMaddelena. The small towns had lively music constantly. I do recall that particular instrument Launeddas being played, and I do remember the festivals around the island. In particular, I remember the horsemanship and the craziness being so close to the racing, quite dangerous actually. Very simple lifestyles thereabouts and stress free too. I always experienced cheerful people while there and spent plenty of weekends in Porto Cervo.
Blue Zone
http://www.bluezones.com/expedition/sardinia/
I took up my share of the Cannonau grape while there. 
Definitely got some “Musical Jewels” from that. Thanks for the link.
The rest of the series (and the previous one) is worth looking into, take this clip
But, gee, Me. Gumby, there was no Windextn anywhere in that clip. . . 
Bob