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Gianna Nannini

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Gianna Nannini is an Italian singer-songwriter from Siena, frequently described in the reviews as a prototypical Italian female rocker thanks to her raspy, shouted vocal style and strong stage presence. Her early work moves from late-’70s rock (California) toward ’80s electronics/new wave, and her international breakthrough is tied to producer Conny Plank, with albums such as Latin Lover, Puzzle and Profumo often cited as career peaks.

From the reviews: she is repeatedly called a Sienese/Tuscan singer-songwriter; her signature is an energetic, hoarse voice; several key ’80s albums were produced by Conny Plank; “Puzzle” (1984) is described as a major commercial consecration driven by “Fotoromanza”; “Profumo” (1986) contains evergreen concert staples like “Bello e impossibile” and “Avventuriera”; “Perle” (2004) is an acoustic reinterpretation project; “Aria” (2002) is presented as a heavily electronic, experimental break, with music for the animated film “Momo alla conquista del tempo” mentioned in the review.

Across 14 DeBaser reviews, Nannini is framed as Italy’s prototypical female rocker: hoarse, loud, and stage-dominant. Most praise clusters around the Conny Plank years—especially Latin Lover, Puzzle and Profumo—seen as her international, innovative peak. California and G.N. are read as key transition records (’70s rock into ’80s electronics/new wave). Later work divides reviewers: some call it watered-down or overly radio-friendly, others value reinvention (e.g., Aria, La Differenza). Recurring touchstones: “Fotoromanza”, “Bello e impossibile”, “I maschi”, and the theme-heavy, sensual lyric world.

Notable Quotes

❝ “A movie of a non-stop day, like a series of emotional flashes alternating in everyday life”
❝ “Fotoromanza? With producer Conny Plank we spent a week in a cottage to find the right rhythm. We moved like baby elephants, sort of similarly, the whole body together” (Gianna Nannini)
❝ “Despite commercial missteps and inspirational ups and downs, Gianna Nannini has managed to build quite an appreciable career (considering the popular and successful Italian panorama), establishing herself as the Italian prototype of female rocker (even if there's very little rock), thanks mainly to her screaming raspy voice.”
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