There is a multicultural women's choir in Wollongong who sing an Italian song about a young girl wanting to come to Australia. If you're interested I can try to get you a contact for them.

The Co.As.It based in Sydney would have lots of songs and possibly pass on names of people who could help you directly.

I'd be very interested in your findings as my background is Italian and I live in Australia.

best of luck

Callie

ps: Dave di Santi's group is called "l'Emigrante". They also team up with an African group and play under the name "Zompa".