Eduardo De Crescenzo

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter known for the hit "Ancora" and for blending Neapolitan influences with pop and later jazz-tinged projects.

From reviews: "Ancora" reached the 5th position in March 1981. Il Volo performed a cover of "Ancora" at Sanremo 2015. The album Ancora is described as composed of 10 songs written by Migliacci and Mattone. Charles Aznavour translated "Ancora" into French and Mireille Mathieu performed it. De Crescenzo has been described with the nickname "Uomini semplici" and noted for a shift toward jazz with Neapolitan accents.

Reviews praise Eduardo De Crescenzo's signature song "Ancora" and his album work, note his Neapolitan accents and later jazz direction. "Ancora" charted highly in 1981 and has been covered and translated. Recent records maintain his strong voice and Italian-pop identity.