If you think that Italian music is nothing more then tuxedoed crooners and mandolin players, you couldn't be more wrong. Today's Italian music brings elements of American rock, R&B, latin rhythms together in a distinct sound that always retains that incredible sense of Italian melody. Along with the podcast, we'll also give you a little information about the artists. We have even created a special store within Amazon.com so that you can easily find and purchase CDs from the artists we introduce you to. That s...
If you think that Italian music is nothing more then tuxedoed crooners and mandolin players, you couldn't be more wrong. Today's Italian music brings elements of American rock, R&B, latin rhythms together in a distinct sound that always retains that incredible sense of Italian melody. Along with the podcast, we'll also give you a little information about the artists. We have even created a special store within Amazon.com so that you can easily find and purchase CDs from the artists we introduce you to. That store can be found by visitting http://astore.amazon.com/ciaophil-20
Le Cosa Da Difendere (Nek) This Italian rocker has successfully blended a hard rock sound with an extraordinary sense of melody.
Essere Una Donna (Anna Tatangelo) The onetime protégé and now fiancé of Gigi D’Alessio, Anna Tatangelo has transformed herself from a talented young female singer to a woman destined to reign over the Italian music charts for years to come.
Per Dire Di No (Alexia) Alexia, a sort of Italian Christina Aguilara, enjoyed a great success with this song at the 2004 San Remo festival, heralding a potentially big future.
L’Amore Che Non C’e` (Gigi D’Alessio) Gigi D’Alessio is an Italian music phenomenon. This singer-songwriter-pianist-guitarist is classically trained, well versed in latin rhythms and capable of writing some of the most melodic music on the radio today.
Sotto Lo Stesso Stella (Francesco Merola)
The son of the late great Mario Merola, Francesco inherited his father’s trademark deep baritone voice. Under the tutelage of Gigi D’Alessio, Francesco has branched out beyond Naples by fusing ethnic Neapolitan music with Italian pop and Europop.
Gente Distratta (Pino Daniele) One of the most respected musicians in all of Italy, Pino Daniele is a politically active, mild mannered artist who carefully creates layered Neapolitan R&B songs with a heavy jazz influence.
Lascia (Gigi Finizio) A major proponent of the R&B style of music that is so popular in Naples today, Gigi Finizio is best known for his thoroughly rhythmic ballads.
Gelosia (Adriano Celentano) At one time, Adriano Celentano was a one man hit parade, fusing American Rock n Roll with Italian music. After a two decade run of hits, Celentano retired from music in order to focus on his acting career. In the 1990s, Celentano came out of retirement with a new sound. With a weathered voice, philosophical lyrics and dark sense of rhythm, Celentano is once again at the top of the Italian music charts.
Ti Voglio Bene (Tiziano Ferro) A rising star in the Italian music world, Tiziano Ferro successful fuses electronic pop with jazz and R&B.
Fuoco Nel Fuoco (Eros Ramazzotti) Possibly the biggest Italian pop star, Eros Ramazzotti is seen by many as being the innovator of the latest wave of Italian pop music. With influences coming from American R&B, latin music and Italian pop, Ramazzotti has enjoyed a two decade run as an Italian icon.
