Pop Rock
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
"Calling himself an "enchanter," Mr. Capossela, one of the cleverest and most eccentric musicians in Italy, spins enigmatic fantasies of both skid row Americana and mythological Italy in a grittily elegant cabaret-jazz style that recalls Tom Waits and Paolo Conte". The New York Times
"Like a mystical cross between Tom Waits and John Cleese, Capossela limns a wry, topsy-turvy musical universe...he is known for captivating theatrical performances". The New Yorker
"Italy's most intriguing musical traveller". Mojo
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
One of Italy's number one recording artists
JOVANOTTI
announces:
"OYEAH" DEBUT US ALBUM RELEASE ON VERVE FORECAST
First North American Tour with Soleluna NY LAB
Italy's number one recording artist Jovanotti announces Oyeah, the debut US album release by the chart topping Tuscan singer, songwriter and rapper for the legendary Verve Forecast label.
..... Beyond 'O Sole Mio'
Italian singers / Italian music in brief
Some Americans seem to equate Italian music with O Sole Mio and Funiculi Funicula.Meaning no disrespect to these great songs, Italy has a popular music tradition that provides strong competition to popular and rock music from other countries such as the United States and England.
I would divide Italian popular music into four different categories (that overlap to some extent).
ELISA TOFFOLI POISED TO LAUNCH FIRST-EVER U.S.
TOUR THIS FALL IN SUPPORT OF HER DEBUT NORTH AMERICAN ALBUM
DANCING, RELEASED JULY 15 ON SUGAR/UNIVERSAL
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CLIP OF ALBUM’S TITLE TRACK HAS
YIELDED 1 MILLION+ YOUTUBE VIEWS
The Birth of Italian Radio
Celebrating the 100 Years of Italian Radio
It was the year 1995, and Italians celebrated 100 years - to that day of the invention of Italian Radio. Guglielmo Marconi was the first one to have the capability to reach mass crowds with his idea, besides transmitting musical compositions, and political propaganda.
Up on a small hill young Guglielmo began his long and beautiful story...
Eros Ramazzotti: Italian Pop Idol
Eros Ramazzotti is an Italian singer and songwriter born October 28, 1963 in Cinecitta, Italy, a suburb of Rome. Eros's good looks and incredible musical talent have made him one of the most beloved and successful pop singers in the world, having sold more than 36 million records world-wide.
Zucchero Fornaciari: Italian Recording Artist
Successful Italian Musician
"The blues is the blues; the soul is everywhere," claims Zucchero, one of Italy's greatest musicians, in a recent interview. Zucchero's philosophy is that there is no distinction between Italian blues and American blues, or the blues of any other country - however, that is only one form of music Zucchero is devoted to. He has a vast love for classical music as well, having been greatly influenced by Puccini and Verdi in his youth.
Laura Pausini Bio and Video in Rome
Laura Pausini video and biography
Laura Pausini Biography Laura Pausini was born in Faenza, province of Ravenna on May 16, 1974. When she was only eight years old, she began to sing with her father in piano bars. On February 26, 1993, she sang La Solitudine at the Sanremo Music Festival. She won the title in the Young Performer's category. This was the beginning of a music sensation.
