Drupi

The Profile

Drupi (Giampiero Anelli) is an Italian singer from the Pavia area, active since the early 1970s. Known for blending Italian melody with blues and soul inflections, he scored major hits such as “Piccola e fragile,” “Sereno è,” and “Vado via,” maintained a strong following in Eastern Europe, and appeared multiple times at Sanremo (including a third place in 1982 and “Era bella davvero” in 1988).

Italian pop-soul vocalist with a warm, hoarse timbre; early 70s hits; repeated Sanremo appearances; enduring popularity beyond Italy, especially in Eastern Europe.

Two reviews portray Drupi as a warm, blues-soul tinged Italian singer with memorable 70s hits like “Sereno è” and “Piccola e fragile.” His following in Eastern Europe is noted, as are Sanremo appearances (including a strong 1982 result and “Era bella davvero” in 1988). The tone is appreciative but measured (3/5), stressing simple, honest songwriting and an artisan approach.