Antonella Ruggiero

The Profile

Italian singer from Genoa, former lead vocalist of Matia Bazar, active since the 1970s. Launched a wide-ranging solo career in the mid-1990s, exploring pop, electronic, world, and sacred repertoires.

Born in Genoa in 1952; lead singer of Matia Bazar (1975–1989); solo debut with Libera; noted for a versatile soprano and acclaimed Sanremo appearances, including “Amore lontanissimo” (1998) and “Echi d'infinito” (2003).

Two glowing reviews spotlight Antonella Ruggiero’s range and fearlessness. Registrazioni moderne is praised for vital, hypnotic reimaginings with Subsonica, Bluvertigo, Timoria, and more. L'Abitudine della Luce emerges as a luminous, art-driven project inspired by painters like Turner and Constable. Reviewers celebrate her Genoese roots, her celebrated voice, and her post–Matia Bazar experimentation.