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Alberto Salerno
Alberto Salerno (born 30 December 1949) is an Italian lyricist and producer. Life and career Born in Milan, Salerno is the son of the popular lyricist Nisa. He started composing lyrics in the late 1960s, becoming a usual collaborator of Mino Reitano, and writing hits such as Dik Dik's "L'isola di Wright" and Nomadi's " Io vagabondo". In 1977 his song "Bella da morire", performed by Homo Sapiens, won the Sanremo Music Festival. He started his activity as a producer 1979 with the debut album of Alberto Fortis. In the 1980s Salerno started a long collaboration with Mango, contributing to the lyrics of successful songs such as " Lei verrà" and "La rosa dell'inverno", and co-wrote Eros Ramazzotti's first hit, "Terra promessa". In the 2000s he contributed to launch the career of Tiziano Ferro. His songs "Senza pietà", performed by Anna Oxa, and "Per dire di no", performed by Alexia, won the 49th and 53rd editions of the Sanremo Music Festival. His collaborations include Zucc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milan
Milan ( , , Lombard language, Lombard: ; it, Milano ) is a city in northern Italy, capital of Lombardy, and the List of cities in Italy, second-most populous city proper in Italy after Rome. The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million, while its Metropolitan City of Milan, metropolitan city has 3.26 million inhabitants. Its continuously built-up List of urban areas in the European Union, urban area (whose outer suburbs extend well beyond the boundaries of the administrative Metropolitan cities of Italy, metropolitan city and even stretch into the nearby country of Switzerland) is the fourth largest in the EU with 5.27 million inhabitants. According to national sources, the population within the wider Milan metropolitan area (also known as Greater Milan), is estimated between 8.2 million and 12.5 million making it by far the List of metropolitan areas of Italy, largest metropolitan area in Italy and List of metropolitan areas in Europe, one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexia (Italian Singer)
Alexia (born Alessia Aquilani, 19 May 1967) is an Italian singer. Before recording in Italian in the 2000s, she made records in English in the 1990s. Many of those were international hits. Before her solo career, she was the vocalist of Ice MC. In her career, she has sold over 6 million records with ten top 10 singles, four of which were number-ones with numerous international sales certifications. She has performed at the Festivalbar nine times, and four times at the Sanremo Music Festival in which she has earned, besides several music critic awards, three second-placings, and one first-placing in 2003. Career 230px, Alexia in 2008 Early work Alexia was born in Arcola, Liguria, and from a young age regularly entered singing talent competitions. She started working for Italian label Euroenergy (by Disco Magic) in 1989 with the singles (Eurobeat/hi-NRG style) "Boy" as Alexia Cooper and "It's All Right" as Lita Beck. One year later, she provided backing vocals to the singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musicians From Milan
A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate one who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters who write both music and lyrics for songs, conductors who direct a musical performance, or performers who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer who provides vocals or an instrumentalist who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians specialize in a musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. A musician who records and releases music can be known as a recording artist. Types Composer A composer is a musician who creates musical compositions. The title is principally used for those who write classical music or film music. Those who write the music for popular songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1959 Births
Events January * January 1 - Cuba: Fulgencio Batista flees Havana when the forces of Fidel Castro advance. * January 2 - Lunar probe Luna 1 was the first man-made object to attain escape velocity from Earth. It reached the vicinity of Earth's Moon, and was also the first spacecraft to be placed in heliocentric orbit. * January 3 ** The three southernmost atolls of the Maldive Islands, Maldive archipelago (Addu Atoll, Huvadhu Atoll and Fuvahmulah island) United Suvadive Republic, declare independence. ** Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state. * January 4 ** In Cuba, rebel troops led by Che Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos enter the city of Havana. ** Léopoldville riots: At least 49 people are killed during clashes between the police and participants of a meeting of the ABAKO Party in Kinshasa, Léopoldville in the Belgian Congo. * January 6 ** Fidel Castro arrives in Havana. ** The International Maritime Organization is inaugurated. * January 7 – The United States reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aida Of The Trees
''Aida of the Trees'' ( it, Aida degli alberi) is a 2001 Italian musical adventure fantasy animated film written and directed by Guido Manuli with soundtrack by Ennio Morricone. It is the third movie produced by the studio Lanterna Magica after ''How the Toys Saved Christmas'' and ''Lucky and Zorba'', and it is loosely inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's opera ''Aida''. Plot Arborea and Petra are two neighbouring countries perpetually at war with one another. Only the romantic relationship between Aida, the daughter of the Arborean king, and Radames, the brave son of the high general of Petra, will change the situation. The couple's worst enemy is Ramfis, the high priest of the evil god Satam, who would like his clumsy son Kak to marry the princess of Petra (who's engaged to Radames). After a series of adventures and fierce battles, Aida and Radames will manage to defeat Ramfis, to end the war between their countries and to live happily ever after. Cast * / Filippa Giordano as Aida * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syria (singer)
Cecilia Cipressi (born 26 February 1977), best known as Syria or Airys, is an Italian singer and entertainer. Life and career Born in Rome, Syria is the daughter of Elio Cipressi, a record producer and former singer. Noted by composer Claudio Mattone, she won the Newcomers competition at the 46th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Non ci sto", and one year later she placed third in the Big Artists competition of the Festival with the song "Sei tu". In 2002, she debuted as a songwriter with the song "Lettera ad Alice". In 2009, she adopted the stage name Airys for the electro-dance EP ''Vivo, amo, esco''. In 2011 Syria was vocal coach in the Rai 2 talent show ''Star Academy'', and in 2016 she was a juror in the Italia 1 talent show ''TOP DJ''. She also was a stage actress alongside Paolo Rossi and Francesco Paolantoni. Discography ;Albums * 1996 - ''Non ci sto'' * 1997 - ''L'angelo'' * 1998 - ''Station Wagon'' * 2000 - ''Come una goccia d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nino Buonocore
Nino Buonocore (born 26 July 1958) is an Italian singer-songwriter, best known for the songs "Rosanna" and "Scrivimi". Life and career Born Adelmo Buonocore in Naples, he debuted at 20 years old with an auto-produced single "Sferisterio". Put under contract by RCA, he released several albums with a style close to British new wave and synthpop music of the time. His 2nd album was produced by Simon Boswell. The turning point of his career was his participation in the 1987 Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Rosanna", which was his first real commercial success and marked a transition towards a more melodic and sophisticated style. His biggest hit was the 1990 romantic ballad "Scrivimi", a song which was covered in twelve languages and which sold about 4 million copies. Discography Studio albums * 1980 - ''Acida'' (RCA) * 1982 - ''Yaya'' (RCA) * 1983 -'' Nino in copertina'' (RCA) * 1984 - ''Nino Buonocore'' (EMI) * 1988 - ''Una città tra le mani'' (EMI) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcella Bella
Giuseppa Marcella Bella (born 18 June 1952 in Catania) is an Italian pop Pop or POP may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music * Pop music, a musical genre Artists * POP, a Japanese idol group now known as Gang Parade * Pop!, a UK pop group * Pop! featuring Angie Hart, an Australian band Albums * ''Pop'' (G ... singer. Her brothers Antonio and Salvatore Bella are famous musicians, and her brother Gianni Bella is another popular singer who has composed several songs for her. In 1972, she took part in Festival di Sanremo with the song ''Montagne verdi'', and later performed in other musical events. She has covered her songs in German, English and Spanish. In 1974 she recorded "Nessuno mai". Two years later, the Jamaican and German group, Boney M. made an English version, "Take the heat off me" included in their eponymous album. Italian discography Singles *1969 ''Il pagliaccio'' *1969 ''Bocca dolce'' *1971 ''Hai ragione tu'' *1972 ''Montagne verdi'' *1972 '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mina (Italian Singer)
Mina Anna Maria Mazzini (born 25 March 1940) or Mina Anna Quaini (for the Swiss civil registry), known mononymously as Mina, is an Italian-Swiss singer and actress. She was a staple of television variety shows and a dominant figure in Italian pop music from the 1960s to the mid-1970s, known for her three-octave vocal range, the agility of her soprano voice, and her image as an emancipated woman. In performance, Mina combined several modern styles with traditional Italian melodies and swing music, which made her the most versatile pop singer in Italian music. Mina dominated the country's charts for 15 years and reached an unsurpassed level of popularity. She has scored 79 albums and 71 singles on the Italian charts. Mina's TV appearances in 1959 were the first for a female rock and roll singer in Italy. Her loud syncopated singing earned her the nickname "Queen of Screamers". The public also labeled her the "Tigress of Cremona" for her wild gestures and body shakes. When ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zucchero Fornaciari
Adelmo Fornaciari (; born 25 September 1955), more commonly known by his stage name Zucchero Fornaciari or simply Zucchero (), is an Italian singer, musician and songwriter. His stage name is the Italian word for "sugar", as his elementary teacher used to call him. His music is largely inspired by gospel, soul, blues and rock music, and alternates between Italian ballads and more rhythmic R&B- boogie-like pieces. He is credited as the "father of Italian blues", introducing blues to the big stage in Italy. He is one of the few European blues artists who still enjoys great international success. In his career, spanning more than three decades, Fornaciari has sold over 60 million records around the world, and internationally his most successful singles are "Diamante", "Il Volo/My Love", " Baila (Sexy Thing)/Baila morena", and the duet " Senza una donna (Without a Woman)" with Paul Young. He has won numerous awards, including four Festivalbar, nine Wind Music Awards, two World M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanremo Music Festival 2003
The Sanremo Music Festival 2003 ( it, Festival di Sanremo 2003), officially the 53rd Italian Song Festival (), was the 53rd annual Sanremo Music Festival, held at the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo, province of Imperia, between 5 and 9 March 2003 and broadcast by Rai 1. The show was presented by Pippo Baudo, assisted by Serena Autieri and Claudia Gerini. Baudo also served as the artistic director of the Festival. The winner of the Big Artists section was Alexia with the song "Per dire di no". Sergio Cammariere won the Mia Martini Critics Award with the song "Tutto quello che un uomo". Dolcenera won the "Newcomers" section with the song "Siamo tutti là fuori". in addition to musical guests, the guests of this edition also included Sharon Stone, Mike Bongiorno, Valentino Rossi, Mario Cipollini, Enrico Montesano, Nino Frassica, Giorgio Panariello, Lino Banfi, Massimo Ghini. Nilla Pizzi Nilla Pizzi, stage name of Adionilla Pizzi (; 16 April 1919 – 12 March 2011), was an Italian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
