A life dedicated to the Roman song, that of Lando Fiorini, who died at the age of 79 after a long illness.

A genre, a style that preceded his voice. And above all that they have become recognized and recognizable all over the world.

A real cantor who with his personal history has crossed Rome embodying the soul of the Eternal City

Lando Fiorini: the Roman artist with a "big core"

Lando, or rather Leopoldo Fiorini, was born in Rome in 1938, the youngest of eight children, and was entrusted to a family from Modena. Back in Rome, he began to do various jobs. From the barber to the bicycle repairer, to the porter ai General Markets of Via Ostiense. It is precisely in this place that his voice is revealed. Lando sings among the people and the meeting with Amedeo Silvestri prompted him to study singing.

The great success comes in 1962, when he sets foot in the temple of musicals and variety: it is the Serenante in the first edition of the famous Rugantino by Garinei and Giovannini. Its Ciumachella of Trastevere the audience likes it, the show goes on tour in the United States.

Over time, the public begins to love him. Lando Fiorini begins to appear on both TV and radio.

The seventies are those of television, Lando shoots a series in four episodes, Hi, I'll be right back, participates in Canzonissima and then it is with Maria Rosaria Omaggio to lead the program Er Lando furious.

Fiorini's is a success that has no downturns. In his career he has released about thirty albums, and then box sets and anthologies.

The Puff by Lando Fiorini

In 1968 Lando Fiorini opened the Puff, one of the first cabaret clubs in the capital.

In 1968 Lando Fiorini opened the Puff, One of the first cabaret clubs in the capital. First located in via dei Salumi up to the current headquarters in via Gigi Zanazzo, the historic restaurant turned 2008 years old in 40.

A date not to be forgotten. For the occasion, Lando and his actors, such as Camillo Toscano, Loretta Rossi Stuart and Costanza Noci brought to the stage  "Laughter makes 40".

The Puff was one of the historic cabarets of the capital and one of the best known in Italy.

It was wanted by Lando both for vanity and for the pleasure of the company. A stage of his own on which to perform but also to exhibit, find new talents, entertain the public, "teach" in some way the tradition of the Roman song to which he has never abdicated.

He never tried to indulge the fashions and tastes of the public but always remained faithful to his own history, to his own culture and to the history of his own city.

The "cantactor" symbol of the Roman world

Lando Fiorini loved to be called a "singer". He was a singer, theater and cabaret actor.

Lando Fiorini loved to be called a "singer". He was a singer, theater and cabaret actor.

A figure particularly dear to Roma fans, as the author and performer of an official anthem of the Giallorossi, How beautiful you are Rome.

Also a fan of the Rome, has always remained a passionate interpreter of the Roman song and has also supported with his club, the Puff, the launch of many important colleagues, from Enrico Montesano a Lino BanfiLeo GullottaD'AngeloMattioli.

His songs are a hymn to the capital, a real testimony of love.

Do not forget 'Stornellata romana', 'Pe' Lungo Teverè, 'Barcarolo romano', 'Ciumachella de trastevere', 'Semo gente de borgata', 'Na prayer pe' Roma sparità, 'Nun je gives retta Roma', Roman guitar , Rome in your pocket ... ".

With Lando Fiorini leaves a great artist but above all a great man which has left a mark in the capital.

Lando Fiorini: the Roman artist with a "big core" last edit: 2017-12-13T09:30:33+01:00 da Rossana Nardacci
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A life dedicated to the Roman song, that of Lando Fiorini, who died at the age of 79 after a long illness. A genre, a style that preceded his voice. And above all that they have become recognized and recognizable all over the world. Lando, or rather Leopoldo Fiorini, was born in Rome in 1938, the youngest of eight children, and was entrusted to a family from Modena. Back in Rome, he began to do various jobs. From the barber to the bicycle repairer, to the porter at the General Markets of Via Ostiense. It is precisely in this place that his voice is revealed. Lando sings among the people and the meeting with Amedeo Silvestri prompted him to study singing.
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