Kano’s “It’s A War” was the fifth single from the Italian disco group assembled by producers and musicians Luciano Ninzatti, Stefano Pulga, and Matteo Bonsanto. A cavalcade of synthesizers, humming guitar, and a foot-stomping beat invited everyone to dance while echoing the tension and drama of a war scene. The song’s overwhelming volume nearly drowned out Glen White’s vocals, which emerged like a whimper, expressing the sadness of violent conflict. Dance music was not known for having any kind of social message outside of promoting universal love for all. “It’s A War” seemed to be critical of war in general without saying much in the way of the lyrics. The approach to the topic in this way protected its appeal, especially with people who just wanted to dance. The song charted at number two on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, proving that it had support in the clubs, thereby reaching its intended audience. The group recorded three albums in the ’80s and “It’s A War” is on the first one, released in 1980. Stefano Pulga recorded new music for Kano during the pandemic and their fourth album, No Cents…Go Funky, was released in 2021.
