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Pino Daniele

Musician

Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist from Naples, notable for blending Neapolitan tradition with blues, jazz and world-music influences. Debuted with Terra Mia (1977) and remained a prominent figure in Italian music until 2015.

Born 19 March 1955 in Naples; died 4 January 2015 in Rome. Debut album Terra Mia (1977). Widely known for mixing Neapolitan dialect and tradition with blues, jazz and fusion.

Reviews praise Pino Daniele's fusion of Neapolitan tradition with blues, jazz and world sounds. His early albums (Terra Mia, Nero a metà, Bella 'Mbriana) are frequently hailed as masterpieces. Later records and experiments receive mixed reactions, while live performances and his guitar playing remain widely admired.

For:Fans of Neapolitan song, Italian singer-songwriters, blues/jazz listeners and world-music enthusiasts

 

"Nero a Metà" remains a masterpiece from the first to the last note.

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"Bella 'Mbriana" is the evolution of the raw cry for help in "Terra Mia".

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Even in Bastogne, a Neapolitan remains always a Neapolitan.

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