Franco Battiato is an Italian artist of great depth. He is a composer, author, singer and also a director, painter and writer. Siciliano, from Jonia, now Riposto, in the province of Catania, has always stood out for his personal and accurate style.

black and white photograph by Franco Battiato

His path

He made his debut in pop music very early, playing in various beat groups and, still very young, he moved to Milan. Performing with the guitar in a famous cabaret, he got to know and be appreciated by Giorgio Gaber. He then enters the world of entertainment and immediately demonstrates his propensity for musical experimentation and sought-after lyrics. Conquer the top of the Italian ranking by selling over one million copies with The master's voice , which includes the very famous Cuckoo-cuckooCenter of permanent gravityWhite flag.

Franco Battiato, a refined and multifaceted artist

Many know his light and classic discography which is very rich, but Battiato's artistic vein is expressed, excelling, also with his rich bibliography, his films, his paintings and his prestigious collaborations. We recall that Battiato collaborated, among other things, with the violinist Giusto Pio, the philosopher Manlio Sgalambro, co-author of many songs, with the singer Carla Bissi aka Alice. Battiato's song is unforgettable, alexanderplatz who wrote for Milva.

Music and spirituality

Among his most successful songs, Permanent center of gravity; White flag; Cuckoo-cuckoo; Voglio Vederti Danzare; The seasone of love; Alexanderplatz; And I come to look for you, Poor homeland; The care; The whole universe obeys love; The Song Of The Old Lovers and many others. All his works are the result of a spiritual path of growth, a continuous and difficult work of growth and inner deepening both as a man and as a musician. His is a life lived between music and philosophy shared with his immense audience thanks to one career brilliant and extraordinary, studded with lyrics and music that have written unforgettable pages of Italian music.

Thank you teacher!

Happy birthday to Maestro Franco Battiato last edit: 2021-03-23T09:40:12+01:00 da Emmanuel Ferlaino

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