Zucchero
Biography: Adelmo Fornaciari Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (born 25 September 1955), more commonly known by his stage name Zucchero Fornaciari or simply Zucchero, is an Italian singer, musician and songwriter. His stage name is the Italian word for "sugar", as his elementary teacher used to call him. His music is largely inspired by gospel, soul, blues and rock music, and alternates between Italian ballads and more rhythmic R&B-boogie-like pieces. He is credited as the "father of Italian blues", introducing blues to the big stage in Italy. He is one of the few European blues artists who still enjoys great international success. In his career, spanning four decades, Fornaciari has sold over 60 million records around the world, and internationally his most successful singles are "Diamante", "Il Volo/My Love", "Baila (Sexy Thing)/Baila morena", and the duet "Senza una donna (Without a Woman)" with Paul Young. He has won numerous awards, including four Festivalbar, nine Wind Music Awards, two World Music Awards (1993, 1996), six IFPI Europe Platinum Awards, and a Grammy Award nomination. He has collaborated and performed with many famous artists, including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Brian May, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, B. B. King, Sting, Bono, Dolores O'Riordan, Paul Young, Peter Gabriel, Luciano Pavarotti, and Andrea Bocelli. Adelmo Fornaciari was born 25 September 1955 in Roncocesi, a frazione (small village) near Reggio Emilia. His father, Giuseppe Fornaciari, and mother, Rina Bondavalli, came from rural families. At a young age, he was the goalkeeper of A.C. Reggiana 1919. He spent most of his childhood in the seaside town of Forte dei Marmi (Province of Lucca, Tuscany). There, he sang in the choir and played an organ in the local church. At the age of 12 or 13, he discovered American soul and blues music thanks to an African-American friend who was studying in Bologna and lived near his home. The first song he played to Fornaciari was (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay by Otis Redding, and this immediately inspired his interest in soul music. The friend taught Fornaciari how to play on the guitar songs by Redding, Marvin Gaye, and Sam & Dave. Fornaciari then got together with friends to play rhythm and blues, finding his own way to fuse black music and Mediterranean music. He started writing his own songs when he was 13 or 14 years old, and after learning basic instruments, from 16 he moved on to learning the tenor saxophone. In Forte dei Marmi, he finished his technical high school studies, and moved again, this time to the city of Carrara. His musical career began in 1970, with several small bands such as I Duca, Le nuove luci, I Decals, Sugar & Daniel, Sugar & Candies. At that time, he was studying veterinary medicine; although he liked animals and the course (taking 39 out of the 51 exams), he wanted to be different from his parents and withdrew from the course in order to pursue his aspirations. In 1975, he went to San Francisco, and there met the then-young Corrado Rustici from Naples, his future record producer. They talked about a future collaboration on a project with Afro-American influences which was then unusual for Italy. ... Source: Article "Zucchero Fornaciari" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Birthday: September 25, 1955
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Zucchero | Zu and co.: Live at Royal Albert Hall
2004-10-25
Zucchero | Zu and co.: Live at Royal Albert Hall
Overview: The gravel voiced Italian singing sensation and his entourage performed at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 4, 2004. The concert is captured on this disc for his many fans around the world.
Genres: Music
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 2004-10-25
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Ennio
2022-02-17
Ennio
Overview: A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.
Genres: Documentary Music History
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2022-02-17
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Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
2023-10-23
Zucchero | Sugar Fornaciari
Overview: The documentary film tells the story of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari through his words and those of colleagues and friends such as Bono, Sting, Brian May, Paul Young, Andrea Bocelli, Salmo, Francesco Guccini, Francesco De Gregori, Roberto Baggio, Jack Savoretti, Don Was, Randy Jackson and Corrado Rustici. A journey of the soul which, thanks to images coming from Zucchero's private archives and from the "World Wild Tour", his last and triumphant world tour, goes beyond the portrait of a successful musician reaching into the doubts and fragilities of 'man.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-10-23
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Zucchero - La Sesion Cubana
2013-10-12
Zucchero - La Sesion Cubana
Overview: Zucchero describes his new album in his own words: My music, as everybody knows, comes from blues, from soul, from gospel. This project is a trip from New Orleans to Cuba via Mexicali. Latin, Cuban, tex-mex sounds and rhythms melt together dancing. Hasta l asta siempre.
Genres: Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2013-10-12
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Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
2024-11-08
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
Overview: Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence), Lajatico, where once-in-a-lifetime performances showcase the Maestro’s extensive and beloved repertoire, alongside captivating duets with an unprecedented cast of global superstars, including Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Will Smith, Jon Batiste, Sofia Carson, Lang Lang, Nadine Sierra and more. With extraordinary staging, production, and visuals, set against a landscape of unparalleled beauty amongst the Tuscan hills, Andrea Bocelli’s sensational career comes to life in a truly unforgettable experience.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-08
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Zucchero - Live in Italy
2007-09-23
Zucchero - Live in Italy
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Genres: Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2007-09-23
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Alan Simon – Gaia
2003-01-01
Alan Simon – Gaia
Overview: In 2003 Alan Simon created GAIA, a humanitarian concept album dealing with the preservation of the environment and for which many artists responded to the call: Midnight Oil, Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues, Zucchero, Jane Birkin, Cesaria Evora, Billy Preston and others. GAIA, was played before 60,000 spectators in Zurich in early 2004. The album entered the Top five in Australia. A special edition with bonus DVD was also released.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Andrea Bocelli - Une nuit en Toscane
1998-07-11
Andrea Bocelli - Une nuit en Toscane
Overview: The celebrated Italian vocal artist returns home to Tuscany, where he performs tracks from his albums "Romanza" and "Viaggio Italiano" and reunites with his family in candid personal footage. A NIGHT IN TUSCANY intersperses exclusive interviews, emotional performances, and gorgeous travel photography of Tuscany, creating a fully realized world which helps to the man behind the performer. Highlights of the video include moving duets with renowned vocalist Sarah Brightman and Italian pop star Zucchero.
Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1998-07-11
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Zucchero - All the Best
Zucchero - All the Best
Overview: A collection of the best songs from Zucchero. 23 songs and clips.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
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Effedia - Sulla mia cattiva strada
2008-10-29
Effedia - Sulla mia cattiva strada
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2008-10-29
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The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
1992-04-22
The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
Overview: A live concert in tribute to Freddie Mercury, former lead singer of Queen. Mercury died of AIDS and so some of the proceeds of this concert went to AIDS research. Features performers such as Metallica, Def Leppard, Elton John, Axl Rose, Extreme, George Michael, and many others. Performers alternate between doing their own hits, covering Queen songs, or jamming with the surviving members of Queen.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-22
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Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child
1996-06-20
Pavarotti & Friends 4 - For War Child
Overview: Pavarotti & Friends was a series of benefit concerts hosted by Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti between 1992 and 2003 in his home town of Modena, Italy. Proceeds from the events were donated to humanitarian causes including the international aid agency War Child and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The Pavarotti & Friends for War Child concert was held on June 20, 1996. Proceeds from the concert were donated to the international aid agency, War Child, specifically in aid of children in Bosnia. The concert featured guest performances by Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Eric Clapton, Liza Minnelli and Joan Osborne.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-20
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Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
1998-06-09
Pavarotti & Friends - For the Children of Liberia
Overview: The Pavarotti & Friends for the Children of Liberia was held on June 9, 1998, in support of the War Child charity, specifically to benefit the orphans of war-torn Liberia. The concert was directed by Spike Lee and featured guest performances by Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Spice Girls, Trisha Yearwood, Natalie Cole and The Corrs.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-06-09
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Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
1999-06-01
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
Overview: The Pavarotti & Friends for Guatemala and Kosovo concert was held on June 1, 1999, and raised $1 million for War Child programs to aid young refugees from Kosovo and Guatemala. The concert featured guest performances by Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, B.B. King, Joe Cocker, Boyzone, Lionel Richie, Gianni Morandi, Renato Zero and Gloria Estefan.
Genres: Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-01
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Pavarotti & Friends 7 - For Cambodia and Tibet
2000-06-06
Pavarotti & Friends 7 - For Cambodia and Tibet
Overview: The Pavarotti & Friends for Cambodia and Tibet concert took place on June 6, 2000, in support of a number of charities to benefit children in Cambodia and Tibet. The concert featured guest performers including George Michael, Eurythmics, Aqua, Enrique Iglesias, Monica Naranjo, Darren Hayes, Caetano Veloso, Tracy Chapman, Irene Grandi and Skunk Anansie.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-06
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Pavarotti & Friends
1992-09-27
Pavarotti & Friends
Overview: Pavarotti & Friends
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-27
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Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia
1995-09-12
Pavarotti & Friends 3 - Together for the Children of Bosnia
Overview: Pavarotti & Friends was a series of benefit concerts hosted by Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti between 1992 and 2003 in his home town of Modena, Italy. Proceeds from the events were donated to humanitarian causes including the international aid agency War Child and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Pavarotti & Friends for the Children of Bosnia took place on September 12, 1995 in support of the War Child charity, specifically to benefit war-torn Bosnia. The concert featured guest performances by Bono, Meat Loaf, Simon Le Bon, Michael Bolton, The Edge, Brian Eno and Dolores O'Riordan.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-12
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Note di viaggio: Il film
2021-03-17
Note di viaggio: Il film
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2021-03-17
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One World: Together at Home
2020-04-18
One World: Together at Home
Overview: A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise funds in support of front line health workers in the global response to COVID-19.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-18
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Pino
Pino
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: it
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