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Rino Gaetano

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Italian singer-songwriter from Crotone, active in the 1970s, known for ironic and satirical lyrics and memorable melodies. He died in 1981.

Born Salvatore Antonio Gaetano in Crotone, Calabria. Rose to national attention in the 1970s; placed third at Sanremo 1978 with "Gianna". Known for songs such as "Ma il cielo è sempre più blu", "Nuntereggae più" and the albums Aida and Mio fratello è figlio unico. Died in a car crash in Rome on 2 June 1981.

DeBaser reviews highlight Rino Gaetano as an ironic, satirical Italian singer-songwriter of the 1970s. His work mixes folk, pop and reggae touches to critique society and politics. Key songs include Gianna, Nuntereggae più and Ma il cielo è sempre più blu.

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