Davide Van De Sfroos

The Profile

Davide Van De Sfroos (born Davide Bernasconi) is an Italian singer-songwriter associated with the Lake Como area, known for storytelling songs often written and sung in the local laghèe dialect and for blending folk, country and blues influences.

From the reviews: he is described as a singer-songwriter tied to Lake Como/Lario, using laghèe dialect; “Yanez” was presented at Sanremo in 2011 (noted as reaching fourth place in one review); “Laiv” was recorded live in Menaggio (Como) in 2002; “De Best” spans songs from 1999 to 2015; he is also referred to as a writer (a reviewer mentions a book published in 2005).

Across 13 reviews, Davide Van De Sfroos is praised as a Lake Como bard and gifted storyteller, often singing in laghèe dialect. Albums like “Akuaduulza”, “Pica!” and “Yanez” are highlighted for poetic lyrics, vivid characters, and a mix of folk/country/blues. Reviewers stress his strong narrative imagery, alternating dark legends, everyday provincial tales, and sharp irony. Live recordings and projects show a communal, tradition-linked side (Menaggio 2002; rowing-themed “Singul de punta”).