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Sanremo 2003
The Sanremo Music Festival 2003 (), officially the 53rd Italian Song Festival (), was the 53rd annual Sanremo Music Festival, held at the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo between 5 and 9 March 2003 and broadcast by (RAI). The show was presented by Pippo Baudo (who also served as the artistic director of the festival), assisted by Serena Autieri and Claudia Gerini. The winner of the Big Artists section was Alexia with the song "Per dire di no", while Sergio Cammariere won the 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 (eleven-time host of the festival), Valentino Rossi, Mario Cipollini, Enrico Montesano, Nino Frassica, Giorgio Panariello, Lino Banfi, Massimo Ghini. Nilla Pizzi received a career award and performed her hits "Grazie dei fiori" and "Vola colomba", with which she won the first two e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pippo Baudo
Giuseppe Vittorio Raimondo "Pippo" Baudo (born 7 June 1936) is one of the most famous Italian television presenters, with a career spanning six decades. He is often nicknamed "Superpippo" (referencing the Italian name of Super Goof). Baudo has also been the artistic director and president of the Teatro Stabile di Catania. Career Baudo was born in Militello in Val di Catania. While studying law at the University of Catania, he became involved in entertainment as an actor and host. He also learned to play the piano. He graduated with a degree in law, despite his interest in entertainment. At the end of the 1950s, he became a singer and pianist for Orchestra Moonlight. In 1959, for the first time, Pippo appeared on Italian TV during a "Caravella dei Successi" episode, broadcast from Palermo. He gained success hosting several RAI programmes, as well as serving as the artistic director. Pippo signed with Mediaset but has never been able to reclaim his past success. He experien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrico Montesano
Enrico Montesano (born 7 June 1945) is an Italian actor, comedian, television host, screenwriter and showman. Career Montesano comes from a family involved in theatre, and he made his debut in 1966 in a show named ''Humor nero'', alongside of Vittorio Metz. Later he became a very popular actor both on theatre and on television, thanks to his burlesque and brilliant style, and so during seventies he took part in several Italian comedies. He is probably best known for the role of Armando "Er Pomata" Pellicci in the cult movie ''Febbre da cavallo'' (1976), directed by Steno, but also for the role of Caleb, the good thief from '' Il ladrone'' (1980), directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile. Montesano won a David di Donatello as best new director for the movie '' A me mi piace'' (1985), in which he is both actor and director. His career continued from 1967 to 2010. Personal life Since 2020, he has started a political battle against 5G, then attacking the "imposition" of vaccines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauro Malavasi
Mauro Malavasi (born 21 March 1957) is an Italian pianist, songwriter and producer. After graduating from the Bologna Conservatory and performing in several jazz ensambles, in 1977 he started collaborating with Jacques Fred Petrus in various disco, Italodisco and dance projects, and went on to write and produce hits with various Italian musicians. He received a Pico Mirandola Award in his hometown in 2008. He created the R&B band Change, in the process discovering vocalists Luther Vandross and Jocelyn Brown, and had a million-selling single, "A Lover's Holiday". Starting from the 1984 album ''Viaggi organizzati'', he became co-writer and producer of Italian superstar singer Lucio Dalla. In the following years he collaborated with numerous high-profile Italian artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Gianni Morandi, Gianna Nannini, Elisa, Luca Carboni, Mango, Biagio Antonacci, Tony Esposito, Gerardina Trovato, Ron Ron is a shortening of the name Ronald. Ron or RON may also refer to: A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jovanotti
Lorenzo Cherubini (; born 27 September 1966), known professionally as Jovanotti (), is an Italian singer-songwriter, rapper, and disc jockey. The name Jovanotti derives from ''giovanotti'', the plural form of the Italian word ''giovanotto'' ("young man"). Cherubini initially chose "Joe Vanotti" as his stage name, but a promotional poster for a night club incorrectly billed him as "Jovanotti" and the name stuck. The spelling ''Jovanotti'' is anglicized; the letter J is rarely used in Italian. Jovanotti is commonly known to his fans by the diminutive form "Jova", and often refers to himself that way in promotional items and on his Web TV channel Jova.TV, which launched 2 October 2014. Jovanotti gradually departed from his early mix of Hip hop music, hip hop, rap and disco, taking in funk, world music and even classical arrangements and ska influences. As his musical influences changed, so did his lyrics too, which over time began to increasingly address philosophical, religious a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syria (singer)
Cecilia Cipressi (born 26 February 1977), known professionally 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. She was recognised by composer Claudio Mattone, winning the Newcomers competition at the 46th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Non ci sto." The following year, she achieved third place in the Big Artists competition of the Festival with the song "Sei tu". In 2002, she made her debut 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''. Additionally, she has performed as a stage actress alongside Paolo Rossi and Francesco Paolantoni. Discography ;Albums * 1996 - ''Non ci sto'' * 1997 - ''L'angel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enrico Ruggeri
Enrico Ruggeri (born 5 June 1957) is an Italian singer-songwriter. Biography A native of Milan, Ruggeri made his debut in the 1970s with the punk band Decibel (band), Decibel. In 1981 he began his solo career and established himself as a songwriter: his most famous success in this latter role is "Il mare d'inverno" ("The winter sea"), brought to chart by Loredana Bertè. He won the Sanremo Music Festival twice: in Sanremo 1987, 1987 with "Si può dare di più" ("You can give more") together with Gianni Morandi and Umberto Tozzi, and in Sanremo 1993, 1993 with "Mistero" ("Mystery"). He represented Italy at Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "Sole d'Europa" ("Sun of Europe"). In 2016 Ruggeri re-joined the newly reformed Decibel and went on to participate in the Sanremo Music Festival 2018, 2018 edition of the Sanremo Music Festival. A special performance of their song "Lettera dal Duca" during one of the festival nights featured Midge Ure on vocals and guitar. Ruggeri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Britti
Alessandro "Alex" Britti (born 23 August 1968) is an Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist. Biography When he was 17, he started his first band, playing blues at clubs in Rome, and eventually moved to Milan. In 1989 he established the Alex Britti Blues Band. He has worked with Buddy Miles, Billy Preston, Louisiana Red and has toured Europe with Rosa King. In the mid-1990s, he toured with Francesco De Gregori. The experience prompted Britti to switch to a more soft rock-oriented sound. He had his first hit in 1998 when " Solo una volta (o tutta la vita)" made it to the top of the Italian charts. In 1999 he won in the newcomers category at the Sanremo Festival The Sanremo Music Festival ( ), officially the Italian Song Festival (), is the most popular Italian song contest and awards ceremony, held annually in the city of Sanremo, Liguria, organized and broadcast by (RAI). It is the longest-running ... with the song " Oggi sono io". Discography Albums * 1998 - ''It.Pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Wight" 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 also include Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanremo Music Festival 1952
The Sanremo Music Festival 1952 (), officially the 2nd Italian Song Festival (), was the second annual Sanremo Music Festival, held at the Sanremo Casino in Sanremo between 28 and 30 January 1952, and broadcast by (RAI). The show was presented by Nunzio Filogamo. According to the rules of this edition every song was performed by a couple of singers or groups, with the five artists selected performing multiple songs. The winner of the festival was "Vola colomba", performed by Nilla Pizzi, who occupied all the podium places in that edition. Participants and results Broadcast All shows were broadcast on Secondo Programma, beginning at 22:00 CET. References {{Authority control 1952 Events January–February * January 26 – Cairo Fire, Black Saturday in Kingdom of Egypt, Egypt: Rioters burn Cairo's central business district, targeting British and upper-class Egyptian businesses. * February 6 ** Princess Elizabeth, ... 1952 in Italian music 1952 music fest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanremo Music Festival 1951
The Sanremo Music Festival 1951 (), officially the 1st Italian Song Festival (), was the inaugural edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, held at the Sanremo Casino in Sanremo, Liguria, between 29 and 31 January 1951, and broadcast by (RAI). The show was presented by Nunzio Filogamo. According to the rules of this edition, every song was performed by one or two singers or groups, with three artists in total selected to perform 20 entries. The winning song of the festival was "Grazie dei fiori", performed by Nilla Pizzi. Participants and results Broadcast All shows were broadcast via radio on Rai Radio 2, Rete Rossa, beginning at 22:00 Central European Time, CET. References {{Authority control Sanremo Music Festival by year, 1951 1951 in Italian music 1951 music festivals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilla Pizzi
Adionilla Pizzi (; 16 April 1919 – 12 March 2011), known by her stage name Nilla Pizzi, was an Italian singer and actress. Born in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy, she was particularly famous in Italy during the 1950s and 1960s. She is well known for winning the first edition of the Sanremo Music Festival in 1951, singing "". In addition, the following year (1952), she finished first, second, and third with "", "", and "" respectively; a presently unbeaten record. Through her Sanremo performance career, she presented a total of thirty-one songs, as well as participating three more times as a guest and once as a presenter. Endowed with a charismatic, warm voice, she is considered the most successful Sanremo singer of all time. Life and career Early life and career beginnings Adionilla Pizzi was the daughter of Angelo, a farmer also responsible for municipal road maintenance, and Maria, a tailor and seamstress. She had two younger sisters. She was first employed in tailoring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massimo Ghini
Massimo Ghini (born 12 October 1954) is an Italian actor. Life He has worked with Franco Zeffirelli, Giorgio Strehler, Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, and Gabriele Lavia, among others. He has been married to actress Nancy Brilli, and is the father of four children. Selected filmography Film * '' Speed Cross'' (1980) * '' La neve nel bicchiere'' (1984) * '' Secrets Secrets'' (1984) * ''Lethal Obsession'' (1987) * ''Compagni di scuola'' (1988) * '' Italia-Germania 4-3'' (1990) * '' The Battle of the Three Kings'' (1990) * '' Red American'' (1991) * '' The Party's Over'' (1991) * '' A Simple Story'' (1991) * ''Living It Up'' (1994) * '' The True Life of Antonio H.'' (1994) * '' Men Men Men'' (1995) * '' State Secret'' (1995) * ''Celluloide'' (1996) * '' Follow Your Heart'' (1996) * ''The Truce'' (1997) * '' The Game Bag'' (1997) * ''Tea with Mussolini'' (1999) * '' CQ'' (2001) * '' Almost America'' (2001) * '' John XXIII: The Pope of Peace'' (2002) * '' Imperium: Augustus'' (2003) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
