Vasco Rossi new single: "Gioca con me"
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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…
Laura Pausini speaks about grief over her best friend's death
Italian singer Laura Pausini is in mourning for the loss of her best friend. In a interview granted to to Tu magazine the singer told that she was deeply touched by this death. She was singing in Mantua while her…
Love songs: "I live for her" or 'Vivo per lei" from ORO, Andrea Bocelli and Giorgia
This is our second look at Italian love songs, after Alan Sorrenti’s “Tu sei l’unica donna per me”. One of the greatest international successes for an Italian song was born in an unusual way. “Vivo per lei” is a love…
What to see in Italy: Guide to opera in the Arena at Verona
After realising that I couldn’t get to see the opera at Milan’s La Scala this year, we went to the Arena in Verona instead, and as promised here are a couple of tips for an evening at the opera in…
Italian singer Carmen Consoli talks homosexuality, sex and drugs
When people think of Vibrato in a voice they automatically think Opera, but this is wrong; lots of pop singers sing with a vibrato and Carmen Consoli, one of Italy’s most talented artists has that slightly wavering quality which never…
Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti and Marica Pellegrinelli at Dolce & Gabbana anniversary party
We have just taken a look at the gorgeous guests list at Dolce & Gabbana brand anniversary party; but this time we want to focus on an Italian Celebrity who was there with his young fiancé! We are talking about…