The legendary figure of Italian music, Gino Paoli, has passed away

The legendary figure of Italian music, Gino Paoli, has passed away One of the leading names in Italian music, Gino Paoli, has died at the age of 91. The artist was regarded as one of the figures who shaped the direction of Italian popular music, especially from the 1960s Gino Paoli, one of the greatest […]

Sanremo 2026: Sal Da Vinci Wins

Sanremo 2026: Sal Da Vinci Wins The Neapolitan singer triumphs with “Per sempre sì.” Sal Da Vinci is the winner of the 2026 Sanremo Festival with the song “Per sempre sì.” A victory that marks the return of the great Italian melodic tradition to the top step of the podium. At the 76th edition of […]

Sanremo 2026: First Night – Top 5

Sanremo 2026: First Night,  Top 5 The 30 competing singers were voted on by the press room, TV and web jury. Here are the top five positions in the Sanremo 2026 rankings at the end of the first night. Sanremo 2026, the minute-by-minute lineup of the first night: Can Yaman as co-host, Max Pezzali from […]

The 76th candle burned in San Remo…

Sanremo 2024 is very close. This year, Italy’s most beloved singing event will take place at the Ariston Theater in Sanremo from 6 to February 10 2024. So, let’s start with the history of the Sanremo Festival…

The calendars showed January 29, 1951, when the first candle was lit in San Remo. Quietly, a little timidly, but hopefully, a flower was born.

The Year to Come: the meaning of the song

The Year to Come: the meaning of the song An immersion in the meaning of “The Year to Come”, one of Lucio Dalla’s most loved songs who, through an imaginary comparison with a friend, claimed the hope of believing in a future. “Dear friend, I’m writing to you so that I can distract myself a […]

Italy Says Farewell to Ornella Vanoni, Timeless Voice of Its Musical Heritage

Italy Says Farewell to Ornella Vanoni, Timeless Voice of Its Musical Heritage Italy mourns the loss of one of its most iconic and enduring voices. Ornella Vanoni — legendary singer, actress, and performer — passed away at the age of 91 in her Milan home, following a sudden illness. With a career spanning nearly seven […]

Ennio Morricone: The voice of life stories

The voice of life stories City Lights: Ennio Morricone by Andira Vitale He is a legend. His sensational and emphatic pieces and ability to write music for almost any genre are why he is regarded as one of the greatest film composers ever. Ennio Moriccone is an Italian Composer and Orchestrator. His repertoire consists of […]