Francesco Renga

The Profile

Francesco Renga (born 1968) is an Italian singer-songwriter and former frontman of Timoria. He launched a solo career in 2000, won the Sanremo Music Festival in 2005 with Angelo, and is known for a powerful, expressive voice spanning pop and rock.

Ex-vocalist of Timoria; solo debut with Francesco Renga (2000); Sanremo 2001 Critics’ Award with Raccontami; Sanremo 2005 winner with Angelo; key albums include Tracce (2002), Camere con vista (2004), and Ferro e cartone (2007).

Four DeBaser reviews chart Francesco Renga’s journey from Timoria’s rock edges to solo pop polish. Tracce earns strong praise for craft and voice, Camere con vista is panned for sugary shallowness, while Ferro e cartone gets a measured thumbs-up. The debut shows a rock-pop balance powered by his distinctive vocals. Public facts: Sanremo 2001 Critics’ Award (Raccontami) and 2005 winner (Angelo).