Riccardo Sinigallia

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter and producer from Rome. Active since the late 1980s, he collaborated with Niccolò Fabi and Frankie Hi-Nrg and co-wrote/produced Tiromancino’s La descrizione di un attimo (2000). Solo albums include Riccardo Sinigallia (2003), Incontri a metà strada (2006), Per tutti (2014), and Ciao Cuore (2018). He was disqualified at Sanremo 2014 for prior live performance of one entry and has continued a respected, low-profile career.

Early collaborations include Niccolò Fabi (“Capelli,” “Rosso,” “Vento d’estate,” “Lasciarsi un giorno a Roma”) and the chorus of Frankie Hi-Nrg’s “Quelli che benpensano.” Produced and co-wrote Tiromancino’s breakthrough La descrizione di un attimo (2000). Solo debut in 2003 explored post-OK Computer textures; Incontri a metà strada (2006) leaned classic cantautore. After a crisis and Sanremo 2014 disqualification, Per tutti (2014) relaunched his solo path. Ciao Cuore (2018) features contributions from Motta and songs like “Dudù,” “Le donne di destra,” “Bella quando vuoi,” “Che male c’è,” and “A cuor leggero.”

Reviews portray Riccardo Sinigallia as a key Italian cantautore and producer tied to Tiromancino and Niccolò Fabi, with a low-profile but acclaimed solo path. His 2003 debut leaned toward post-OK Computer textures; Incontri a metà strada refined a classic songwriter vein. After a crisis and Sanremo 2014 disqualification, Per tutti marked a strong return, followed by the well-crafted Ciao Cuore (2018). Craftsmanship, concise albums, and sharp lyrics are consistently praised.