Luca Madonia

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter from Catania, co-founder of the 1980s new wave band Denovo. Active as a solo artist with releases including La consuetudine and the acoustic collection Parole contro parole. Known for collaborations with Franco Battiato and Carmen Consoli, and for the Sanremo 2011 entry L'alieno.

Former member of Denovo; active since the 1980s. Collaborated with Franco Battiato and Carmen Consoli. Parole contro parole is an acoustic best-of spanning Denovo and solo material, featuring "Il vento dell'età" with Carmen Consoli and a duet with Battiato in "Quello che non so di te". Participated in the Sanremo Music Festival 2011 with "L'alieno".

A reflective, positive look at Luca Madonia’s acoustic collection Parole contro parole, revisiting Denovo-era songs and solo material. The review praises his warm, balanced voice, craftsmanship, and sincerity. Noted collaborations include Franco Battiato and Carmen Consoli. Recommended listening for fans of polished Italian pop.