Roberto Angelini

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rome (born 1975). Won the Sanremo 2001 Critics’ Award with Il signor domani, scored the 2003 hit Gattomatto, then returned to acoustic roots with PongMoon (a Nick Drake tribute with Rodrigo D’Erasmo) and the acclaimed La vista concessa. Later works include Phineas Gage. He founded the independent label fioriRari and took part in the Discoverland project with Pier Cortese.

Born 1975 in Rome; Sanremo 2001 Critics’ Award (Newcomers) with Il signor domani; 2003 hit Gattomatto; collaborated with Rodrigo D’Erasmo; released PongMoon, La vista concessa, Phineas Gage; founded fioriRari; part of Discoverland with Pier Cortese.

Roman singer-songwriter and guitarist Roberto Angelini moves between acoustic folk-rock and intimate songwriting, with a clear love for Nick Drake. Reviews highlight his Sanremo 2001 breakthrough, the pop detour of Gattomatto, and a return to form with PongMoon and La vista concessa. Opinions on Phineas Gage are mixed but engaged. Overall sentiment: respectful and positive.