Maurizio Ferrandini

Italian singer-songwriter, born in Sanremo and adopted by Maremma. Known for self-produced albums in which he writes, arranges and performs most parts himself; PopKong (2007) is presented as a concept album with Far East/world influences.

PopKong (2007) is described in the review as a concept album evoking the Far East (Marco Polo, Cathay) and includes tracks such as "Discostante", "Il discografico", "Non vivo più", "Quante volte", "Sorrisi da Pechino", "Wo ai ni", "Sangue ipnotico", "Il canto di Hong Kong" and "China Cola Hotel". The cover notes were written by Enrico Nascimbeni. The review notes inclusion of a traditional Filipino song sung in the native language and highlights political, environmental and anti-globalization themes.

The review praises Maurizio Ferrandini's PopKong (2007) as an innovative, self-produced concept album blending Italian songwriting with Far East/world influences. Ferrandini writes, arranges and performs most parts himself and tackles political, social and environmental themes. The album is noted for its eclectic styles and originality.

For:Fans of Italian singer-songwriters, concept albums, world/Asian-influenced pop and listeners interested in socially engaged lyrics.