Roberto Murolo (1912–2003) was a Neapolitan singer and guitarist renowned for his interpretations and anthologies of canzone napoletana. Son of poet Ernesto Murolo, he recorded extensively and collaborated with artists such as Renzo Arbore, Fabrizio De André and Mia Martini.

Born in Naples in 1912; son of poet/lyricist Ernesto Murolo. Toured with the Quartetto MIDA, recorded hundreds of albums across the 20th century, and compiled the multi-volume Napoletana anthology (12 LPs originally). Reintroduced to a wider public in the 1980s and 1990s by Renzo Arbore; collaborated with Fabrizio De André and Mia Martini. Died in 2003.

Three appreciative reviews highlight Roberto Murolo's role as a leading interpreter of Neapolitan song, his anthology work, and late-career recordings. Critics praise his subtle vocal style, deep knowledge of repertoire, and notable collaborations. Ideal for listeners of traditional Italian music and collectors.

For:Fans of traditional Italian and Neapolitan music, collectors, students of vocal interpretation.

 Murolo offers a sincere interpretation, perhaps the best one could give: he is not a shouter, he does not flaunt high notes to elicit applause; maestro Murolo suggests rather than sings, evokes the musicality of the words, and is lightyears away from the Naples of various d'Alessio, Merola, d'Angelo, etc., etc.

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 If I had to indicate five singers to listen to obligatorily to understand how much a voice can make a difference, Murolo would certainly be among them.

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 It started like this, the discovery of one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard, the song in question is "cu’mme!" the kind of song that becomes part of you, stays inside, and every adventure you go through it’s there, it’s a moment, about twenty days, then the song freezes, loses its meaning, and you abandon it in the depths of "I-TUNES".

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