Music: singers and songs

Giusy Ferreri's new album "Gaetana"

31 March, 2020

Giusy Ferreri’s new album Gaetana which will be released on 14 November is already a huge success (of course we are talking about pre-orders), hitting the number two spot on the itunes charts, just behind Laura Pausini whose album Primavera…

Tiziano Ferro 's performance on the NPDV show

30 March, 2020

Just a few days ago Tiziano Ferro made an appearance on an Italian show called Non perdiamoci di Vista; the famous singer duetted with the host of the show, Paola Cortellesi. Together they sang and above all danced to The…

Italian female singers: Laura Pausini and Giusy Ferreri international success

29 March, 2020

According to worldwide rankings of album sales, the Media Traffic site reports that in the 49th week of 2008, the albums entering 12th and 21st position are Giusy Ferreri’s “Gaetana”, and Laura Pausini’s “Primavera in anticipo” (Early Spring). Statistics show…

Great exhibitions in Rome: "Fabrizio De Andrè" at Ara Pacis

29 March, 2020

From 24 February to 30 May, a great restrospective dedicated to an important Italian singer and poet Fabrizio De André will take place at the Ara Pacis in Rome. The exhibition, set in one of the most central (and beautiful)…

The Italian Robbie Williams is here: Marco Mengoni wins X-Factor, on to Sanremo

28 March, 2020

An amazing Italian singing talent has just emerged in the form of Marco Mengoni and I dare to call him the “Italian Robbie Williams”. In the video after the jump, Marco gives his final medley performance on the Italian television…

Famous Italian singers: Anna Tatangelo's sexy photo gallery

28 March, 2020

Here’s a sexy photo gallery dedicated to one of the most talked about Italian singers of these last few years: Anna Tatangelo.Italian singer Anna Tatangelo hot pics

Third single from Italian singer, Raf and his album Metamorfosi

28 March, 2020

“Ballo” or ‘dance’ is the third single from Italian singer, Raf’s, latest album. The second single was “Non è Mai Un Errore” or “It’s never a mistake” and is more in line with the overall style of the album, Metamorfosi.This…

Giusy Ferreri 's "Stai fermo lì" , the video

26 March, 2020

Here’s the video of Giusy Ferreri’s new single Stai fermo lì or Stay right there from Gaetana, the successful album the singer released just a few months ago. The song written by Tiziano Ferro delivers just the right measure of…

Ben Harper in Italy: inspiration from Milan's transport

26 March, 2020

Any debate about multiculturalism or cultural diversity in Italy is less of a discussion about a melting pot, and more of a fear of a complete melt down. In Milan, discussions are particularly contentious, as the city, according to Milanese,…

Italian karaoke and "la vita è bella": Shrek sings in Milanese dialect

26 March, 2020

This video comes from one of my Facebook friends and is advertised as “Shrek Karaoke dance party in Milanese [dialect]! With historic Milanese songs for those fed up with the same old Napoletan karaoke.”So for an insight into the Italian…

Italian singer Paola poses sexy for Max magazine

25 March, 2020

Is the famous sister duo splitting up? Are Paola and Chiara going their separate ways? The future is not ours to see, but in the meantime we can take a look at Paola’s cheesecake photos in the January issue of…

New single for Italian singer Jovanotti: Tutto l'amore che ho

24 March, 2020

Italian singer and songwriter, Jovanotti is releasing a new album for 2011 and here is the first single in an early release, called “Tutto l’amore che ho”. The single demonstrates Jovanotti’s usual lyrical ability and his confidence as a seasoned…

Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti relaxing in Miami

24 March, 2020

Eros Ramazzotti was snapped while relaxing in a hotel in Miami! The Italian singer who held a recital at the L. Knight Center just a few days ago still looks gorgeous (he’s pushing fifty) but if I were him I…

Italian love songs: new single from Mina and Manuel Agnelli from Afterhours

24 March, 2020

Veteran Italian singer, Mina has released this lovely duet with Manuel Agnelli from the group Afterhours. It’s called “Adesso è facile” or “now it’s easy”, and has a complex polyphony but an overall impression of pared-back, almost folk style with…

Italian singer Marco Mengoni wins at MTV European Music Awards

23 March, 2020

Proving either that he has international appeal, or that reality television has its legitimate stars, Marco Mengoni has won the Best European Act at the MTC Europe Music Awards for 2010. The new Italian singing talent burst onto the scene…

Italian music: Giorgia's new style with "Per Fare A Meno Di Te"

23 March, 2020

Our colleagues at Soundsblog.it have lamented the disappearance of Italian female singer Giorgia’s more individual style. The golden era of Giorgia’s career is perhaps characterised by songs such as Vivi Davvero, and Marzo, but those times seem gone now that…

Italian music: English lyrics, Vasco Rossi vs Luciano Ligabue

23 March, 2020

Okay so once you’ve got past the strange choice of Queen’s “We will rock you”, this is a montage video comparing Vasco Rossi’s “Il mondo che vorrei” with Luciano Ligabue’s “Il centro del mondo” (or “The world I’d like” and…

Giusy Ferreri: new album released, featuring duet with Tiziano Ferro

22 March, 2020

Expectations are high for the release of Italian singer Giusy Ferreri’s album “Gaetana“, happening today. The album follows the huge success of the single “Non Ti Scordar Mai di Me“, result of Ferreri’s runners-up title on the Italian X-Factor show.The…

Vasco Rossi new single: "Gioca con me"

22 March, 2020

People either love him or hate him but Vasco Rossi’s words “E allora dai gioca con me” (come on then play with me) will likely be the most heard on the radio, at Festivalbar and on music TV for summer…

New international version of O Sole Mio at 2011 Sanremo Festival

21 March, 2020

Reports are that Italian singer Anna Oxa, known for her changeable and individual style, will sing a new version of O Sole Mio at the 2011 Sanremo Festival. The singer herself describes it as an international version, and it’s certainly…

Italian music: "Sogni risplendono" from Linea 77 featuring Tiziano Ferro

21 March, 2020

We’ve been looking at Italian music every so often, and apart from our piece on Italian footballers singing “Volare”, we’ve tried to explore some modern music, such as Vasco Rossi, Sonohra, and Eros Ramazzotti.Today we give you a little Tiziano…

Belen Rodriguez, Elisabetta Canalis and Italian celebrities: what is the Sanremo festival?

20 March, 2020

The Sanremo Festival is traditionally considered Italy’s premiere music festival - a forum to discover new Italian musical talent and a classic show-biz event that Italians like so very much. Obviously with a new era in media and television, the…

“L’amoreuse" : Carla Bruni's new video and song

20 March, 2020

Carla Bruni’s new song “L’ amoreuse” has just been released. A love song that takes us on a tour of Paris, roof after roof, cloud after cloud.In fact we have an almost bird’s eye view of the city and Mrs…

Il Volo album to be released in April: online pre-orders available

20 March, 2020

The new Italian singing talent trio of Il Volo has already enjoyed international interest and their debut album will be released in April. If you want your slice of young Italian opera beforehand, the Il Volo album is available for…

Andrea Bocelli new album: My Christmas

20 March, 2020

Andrea Bocelli’s new album My Christmas features some great Christmas classics favoured by the famous Italian opera singer. Bocelli sings “Silent Night”, “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” and even does a rendition of “Jingle Bells” with the Muppets.The CD+DVD…