Paolo Zanardi

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter from Puglia active in the mid-2000s. Debuted with Portami A Fare Un Giro and followed with I barboni preferiscono Roma. His music blends folk, electronic elements, and Balkan-tinged arrangements, with ironic, character-driven lyrics and polished production.

Former band: Borgo Pirano; pre-music jobs included overseer among his father's workers and factotum at a Rome venue; in the interview he called himself a former full-time junkie; covered Diaframma's "Caldo" on Portami A Fare Un Giro; cited Cesare Basile's "Gran calavera elettrica" as a favorite; reading interests mentioned: Fritjof Capra, Roberto Calasso, Marquis de Sade; in a playful answer, said he'd like to be the lips of Billie Holiday singing "Violet for Your Furs".

Italian singer-songwriter from Puglia with an eclectic style spanning folk, electronic textures, and Balkan hues. Debut Portami A Fare Un Giro and follow-up I barboni preferiscono Roma earn praise for vivid storytelling, polished arrangements, and a distinctive voice. Reviews note Rome’s presence, character-driven lyrics, and adventurous production.