Cristiano De André: reviews, tribute live energy, and a cantautore who stands on his own

Cristiano De André

Musician

Forfans of italian cantautori, admirers of fabrizio de andré, and listeners into refined live reinterpretations and world-tinged folk rock.
4 Reviews 14 Definitions 2 Charts

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Genoa, son of Fabrizio De André, active since the 1980s; known for solo albums and the De André canta De André live tributes.

Praised for refined, modern yet respectful arrangements; strong live presence with audience encores; adept on guitar, piano, bouzouki, and violin; voice reminiscent of Fabrizio without imitation; performs in Italian and Genoese dialect.

Reviews praise the De André canta De André series for heartfelt, faithful-yet-modern tributes and strong live energy. Cristiano’s multi-instrumental skills and tasteful arrangements stand out, with violin, bouzouki, guitar, and piano all in play. His voice recalls Fabrizio’s timbre without slipping into imitation. Scaramante earns kudos for warmth, genre-blending, and standout tracks like Sei Arrivata and Buona Speranza.

Notable Quotes

❝ "De André canta De André" is a live album recorded during the 2009 tour in which Cristiano returned to sing the songs of the immense Faber after more than ten years.

❝ First and foremost, an unparalleled instrumentalist, the excellent Cristiano stands out, displaying a confidence with five or six instruments more than enough to make anyone who’s ever tried their hand at the noble art want to quit.