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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 fails to weave a spell on the listener. However we are not here to talk about that, but to comment on Carmen Consoli’s latest interview during which the popular singer spoke her mind on such topics as homosexuality, sex and drugs. She told A magazine that she comes from an open-minded family where homosexuality was not taboo at all. Sexuality does not define a person and if she should ever have child (maybe with a woman -who knows?) she hopes it will be gay. Carmen Consoli also talked at length about drugs,revealing that she is in favour of their legalisation. This, she said, would end drug trafficking once for all.
Source | Settimanale A
Vasco Rossi new album, video and Italian tour dates
Italy’s greatest rock legend, Vasco Rossi, is back with a new album and tour dates for this year. The Italian singer has tantalised fans with his new song on the radio, “Eh, già” and finally the new Vasco album Viviere o niente will be released on March 29. So far the slow release of the album has been controversial, as is the new Vasco clip, but the 12 songs on the disc will apparently be quite different from each other and will likely represent Vasco’s various styles - from rock ballads to the hard edge of things.
Vasco Rossi 2011 concert dates are in summer in June and July with venues in Rome, Messina, Milan and Mestre, where the latter venue is set for the Heineken Jammin’ Festival on June 11. We have an older, wiser and even more cynical Vasco Rossi on our hands but here’s hoping his individuality is maintained in the new album. Check out his in-your-face “I’m still here” lyrics in the new video above.
Source | Soundsblog.it
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 online order. The album includes traditional Italian songs interpreted by the young voices: O Sole Mio, Il Mondo, Un Amore Così Grande and more. The three appear in their first Il Volo video above with O Sole Mio, an old favourite for Italians. This is the kind of nostalgic album that will work for an older generation, and also bring Italian opera to younger people wanting new idols.
Source | ItalyMag
Pregnant Italian singer Gianna Nannini gets into a fight with paparazzo
Followed by a paparazzo as she was walking down a street, Italian singer Gianna Nannini lost her cool and kicked him, but the scene did not go unnoticed. Another paparazzo lurking somewhere nearby took a few pics of the fight and sent them to Diva & Donna magazine which published them right away, thus causing, as you can easily imagine, a new stir!
Carmen Consoli best of album with new video: Guarda l'alba
Carmen Consoli has released the latest video from her new ‘best of’ album in time for Christmas. This song is called “Guarda l’alba” (watching the dawn), and its nostalgic and melancholic tones are reflected in the video in which the Italian singer relives her life and ‘her’ Sicily. The ‘best of’ album is titled “Per niente stanca” (meaning she’s not tired of her career) and includes two discs of an impressive repertoire. Other songs on the album are “L’ultimo bacio”, “Fiori d’arancio” and other jazz numbers from the singer. This is a perfect gift for someone who loves Italian music, and wants some of the best individual talent Italy has to offer.
The new generation three tenors: Volo Tenorini from Italy
A new Italian trio of singers is showing that opera can live on in a new generation. “Il Volo” is a modern take on the famous three tenors of the past and features three young Italians, known as the Tenorini, as they sing opera greats and classic Italian songs. Ignazio Boschetto, Piero Barone and Gianluca Ginoble might be aged 15, 16 and 14, but with a talent and maturity beyond their years, they’re starting their Volo international tour.
Covering songs such as O sole mio, Il mondo and Un amore così grande, the trio has started their international tour, starting in Paris and performing in major cities in Europe and the US. Like many young singers coming to the fore these days, the three became famous via television but have a music school background. Their album has been produced by Michele Torpedine who has previously worked with Andrea Bocelli.
After performing live in a benefit concert for Haiti, Il Volo will release their album in the US and other English speaking countries next year. See them perform on Italian television in the video above, dressed in jeans and leather jackets as they sing “Il Mondo”.
Source | ItalyMag
New single for Italian singer Jovanotti: Tutto l'amore che ho
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 entertainer who can play around with the status quo. The unusual video sees Jovanotti involved in a kind of action film, which is in contrast to the song and its lyrics “love is priceless”. The song itself is a kind of love rock ballad. Jovanotti has included plenty of artwork in his new album, Ora, which will be released on January 24th.
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 one of the world’s most famous Italian songs.
Oxa first appeared at the Sanremo Festival back in 1978 when she was just 16 years old. Since then, she has had appearances at the festival in 1989, 1999 and, most recently, in 2006. According to the artist she will present a new and interesting rock song at the event, which she can’t discuss due to the rules of the festival, and O Sole Mio in the new version.
Oxa describes herself as a bit of a misfit in the world of Italian entertainment, saying that she doesn’t really have a particular ‘look’. In the video above you can get a sense of her individual style with Tutto l’amore intorno (together with Ivano Fossati) from her new 2010 album. The O Sole Mio version, if not too commercial, could promise to be quite interesting.
Source | ANSA
Vanity Fair interview with Italian singer Gianna Nannini
The news that Gianna Nannini was expecting her first child at 56 caused a stir; now, after so much speculation, the Italian singer has decided to write a letter to her as yet-unborn daughter; the letter published in the upcoming issue of Vanity Fair is a touching token of love. Here is a moving excerpt from it:
I will call you Penelope because you have waited for such a long time; waited for me to be ready and now, after saying no for three times, I’m ready for you - you, my greatest love who came after so much pain..
Source | Vanity fair
Tiziano Ferro enjoys gay night-life in Milan
Since breaking the bombshell news that he’s gay, Tiziano Ferro is enjoying the life he has always dreamed of, becoming a fixture on the international gay scene! Rumours are also afoot that the Italian singer who has sold millions of records all over the world has a new English boyfriend; the two were in fact spotted spending a night out on the town with some friends! Judging from the pics, they seem to be having a lot of fun!
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Italian singer Marco Mengoni wins at MTV European Music Awards
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 last year (in fact, we dubbed him Italy’s Robbie Williams) after appearing on the X Factor show in Italy.
The prize is a success in itself but if you consider that the 22-year-old won against competition like Enrique Iglesias, you get a better picture of how Mengoni has been received. The Italians are proud but even more so because Marco managed to thank everyone in English - the guys at Soundsblog.it saying “so international”! And will he get a new nickname of ‘Crazy King’ in his new language to honour his first single…?
Italian singer Biagio Antonacci strips down for Vanity Fair
Biagio Antonacci goes nude for Vanity Fair italia; the Italian singer who’s pushing fifty shows off his muscular body and shares his outlook on vanity surgery and the benefits of late-life parenthood. He told Vanity Fair that it’s important to take good care of one’s body especially around 40 when it starts going down the drain. Working out at the gym he said can do wonders, but if this should fail, well you can always go to the surgeon! The singer also spoke out in favour of older parents. When you become a father later in life - he concluded - you are ready to share all the love you have inside and your child feels it and draws strength from it!
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