Ciro Sebastianelli

Neapolitan singer-songwriter whose recording career began in 1974. Best known for his Sanremo 1978 performance of "Il buio e tu"; collaborated with Cristiano Malgioglio and Loredana Bertè. Died in 2009.

Recording career began in 1974; participated in Sanremo (notably 1978, finishing fourth with "Il buio e tu"); collaborated with Cristiano Malgioglio and Loredana Bertè and wrote songs for Bertè; released singles including "Vattenne" and "Laura"; died in 2009 after a serious illness.

A concise remembrance of Ciro Sebastianelli: a Neapolitan singer-songwriter who emerged in the mid-1970s, reached Sanremo attention in 1978 with "Il buio e tu" and had a modest recording career highlighted by songs like "Vattenne" and "Laura". The review notes collaborations with Cristiano Malgioglio and Loredana Bertè and records his death in 2009. Overall reflective and commemorative in tone.

For:Fans of Italian/Neapolitan popular music, Sanremo enthusiasts, listeners of 1970s singer-songwriters