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Ivano Fossati

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Ivano Fossati (born 1951 in Genoa) is an Italian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for literary lyrics and a wide stylistic range. He emerged in the early 1970s, worked with Delirium, collaborated with Fabrizio De André (Anime salve) and released acclaimed studio and live albums; reviews record that he announced an end to studio recording after 2011's Decadancing.

Started career in the early 1970s; early hit 'La mia banda suona il rock' (later disowned). Notable collaborations include Fabrizio De André (Anime salve). Career marked by shifts from guitar-based rock to piano-centered, world and jazz influences. Highly regarded live recordings from early 1990s (Teatro Ponchielli, Cremona).

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Ivano Fossati's literary lyrics, musical craftsmanship and stylistic range from rock and reggae to world and jazz-inflected pop. Live albums (Ponchielli recordings) are celebrated. Later records are read as reflective/conclusive, with Decadancing presented as his announced final studio album.

For:Fans of literate Italian singer-songwriters, listeners who appreciate intricate arrangements, acoustic/world/jazz-influenced pop and strong live performances.

 Like a great chef.

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 To end with just a few, simple words: one of the highest points of Italian songwriting.

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 Ivano Fossati is a great writer but above all a valid interpreter and all these qualities, live, are highlighted and captivate the viewer.

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