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Sal Da Vinci wins Sanremo 2026

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Neapolitan singer-songwriter Sal Da Vinci has won the 2026 edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, claiming victory on Saturday night at the Teatro Ariston with his melodic ballad Per sempre sì.

On This Day: birth of poet Giovanni Capurro

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

5 February 1859 marks the birth of Giovanni Capurro, a Neapolitan poet, lyricist and journalist whose work would shape one of Italy’s most enduring musical legacies. Born in the city’s Montecalvario district, Capurro grew up in a cultured household; his father was a professor of languages. Although initially guided toward technical studies, he soon embraced […]

On This Day in History: death of Gasparo da Salò

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Gasparo da Salò, one of the earliest and most influential figures in the history of violin making, died on 14 April 1609. Born Gasparo Bertolotti in 1540 in Salò, a town on the shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy, he helped shape the future of string instruments.

Ligabue at a concert in 2015. Credit: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ via Flickr under license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/

On this day in history: musician Luciano Ligabue born

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Luciano Ligabue, one of Italy’s most iconic rock stars, was born on this day, March 13, 1960, in Correggio, a small town in the Emilia-Romagna region. Known for his powerful lyrics, distinctive voice, and deep connection to his roots, Ligabue’s influence has extended beyond music.

Guide to the Sanremo Festival 2025

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s premier song contest is back at its historic home, the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo, where 29 artists will compete over five nights from 11-15 February 2025.

Duran Duran to perform at Sanremo. Pictured backstage Credit: Instagram

Duran Duran to Perform at Sanremo After 40 Years

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British synth-pop band Duran Duran will return to the Sanremo Music Festival, four decades after their 1985 debut.

Boy George headlined Rome's NYE festival

Boy George headlined Rome’s NY concert

January 1, 2025January 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Boy George expressed his excitement about headlining Rome’s New Year’s Eve concert on Tuesday night, calling it “great” to be in Rome and highlighting his love of work.

Portrait of Barbara Strozzi by Bernardo Strozzi

On this day in history: composer Barbara Strozzi baptised

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 6th August 1619, the gifted singer and composer Barbara Strozzi was baptised in the Cannaregio district of Venice.

Volare lyricist Franco Migliacci dies aged 92

‘Volare’ lyricist, Migliacci, dies

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian lyricist Franco Migliacci has died at the age of 92, journalist Clemente Mimunsaid via X on Friday.

Sanremo Song Festival ends on a high note

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sanremo Song Festival ended on a high note early Sunday morning despite political rows. Some members of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party called for the decapitation or privatisation of State broadcaster Rai because of a perceived leftwing bias.