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Gianluigi Cavallo
Gianluigi Cavallo (born 9 August 1968 in Parma, Italy) is an Italian singer, guitarist, composer, system integrator and programmer. He played in the band Litfiba from 1999 to 2006. The beginnings While working as programmer, following his passion for music, Gianluigi Cavallo performed as DJ in different independent radios, becoming a valued singer in some of them. The nickname "''Cabo''" is a contraction from the Spanish form of his surname (''Caballo''). His record debut was in 1994 with the mix 12" Brooklyn in which there were three different versions of "''Cavalcamix''", a sort of electrodance medley of '50s rock music. Some months later he produced a new mix 12" called "''Indyana''" with the dance piece ''A say baby'', a revisitation of a riff from the song Black Betty by Ram Jam. Career with Litfiba In 1999 he became singer and frontman of the popular Italian rock band Litfiba. With them Cavallo wrote lyrics and music of ''Elettromacumba'' (2000), '' Insidia'' (2001), an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parma
Parma (; egl, Pärma, ) is a city in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna known for its architecture, Giuseppe Verdi, music, art, prosciutto (ham), Parmigiano-Reggiano, cheese and surrounding countryside. With a population of 198,292 inhabitants, Parma is the second most populous city in Emilia-Romagna after Bologna, the region's capital. The city is home to the University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world. Parma is divided into two parts by the Parma (river), stream of the same name. The district on the far side of the river is ''Oltretorrente''. Parma's Etruscan name was adapted by Romans to describe the round shield called ''Parma (shield), Parma''. The Italian literature, Italian poet Attilio Bertolucci (born in a hamlet in the countryside) wrote: "As a capital city it had to have a river. As a little capital it received a stream, which is often dry", with reference to the time when the city was capital of the independent Duchy of Parma. Histor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Platinum Collection (Litfiba)
The Platinum Collection or Platinum Collection may refer to: Albums * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Alicia Keys album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Blancmange album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Blondie album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Blue album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Chaka Khan album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Cliff Richard album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (D:Ream album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Dannii Minogue album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (David Bowie album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Deep Purple album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Dollar album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (The Doors album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (En Vogue album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Enigma album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Everything but the Girl album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Faith No More album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Frank Sinatra album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Gary Moore album) * ''The Platinum Collection'' (Glen Campb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musicians From Parma
A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate one who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters who write both music and lyrics for songs, conductors who direct a musical performance, or performers who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer who provides vocals or an instrumentalist who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians specialize in a musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. A musician who records and releases music can be known as a recording artist. Types Composer A composer is a musician who creates musical compositions. The title is principally used for those who write classical music or film music. Those who write the music for popular songs may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1968 Births
The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – " Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being elected leader of the Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8. ** 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash: A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress crashes in Greenland, discharging 4 nuclear bombs. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senza Rete
''Senza Rete'' was a music show created by Giorgio Calabrese and broadcast by Rai 1 (at the time Programma Nazionale) from 1968 to 1975. History The first episode was aired June 27, 1968. Initially broadcast on Thursday night, thanks to the high ratings (up to 18 million viewers) starting from the third edition it was moved to the more prestigious Saturday night slot. The show consisted on two or three popular musical guests performing live several hits of their repertoire at the Auditorium Rai in Naples.Aldo Grasso – Massimo Scaglioni. ''Enciclopedia della Televisione''. Garzanti, Milan, 1996 – 2003. pp. 661-2. . Over the years several presenters alternated: Enrico Simonetti, Luciano Salce, Raffaele Pisu, Ric e Gian, Enrico Montesano, Paolo Villaggio, Renato Rascel, Pippo Baudo, Aldo Giuffré, Alberto Lupo, Lino Banfi, Jenny Tamburi. Pino Calvi (1968-1973), Bruno Canfora (1974) and Tony De Vita (1975) served as conductors. Among the guests of the show, there were Mina (I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Stanza Dell'oro
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson * ''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 * The La's, an English rock band * L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer * Yung L.A., a rapper * Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 * "La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings * La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) * ''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper * La7, an Italian television channel * LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agencies * L.A. Screenings, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elettromacumba (singolo)
Litfiba was an Italian rock band formed in Florence, Italy, in early 1980. The band evolved from British-influenced new wave rock to a more personal rock sound influenced by Mediterranean vibes; their songs are mostly sung in Italian. History First era (1980-1989) The band was formed in Florence in 1980, and was named after the telex code for Via dei Bardi, Florence, where the band rehearsed (Località ITalia FIrenze Via dei BArdi). The early line-up consisted of: Federico Renzulli (nicknamed Ghigo) on guitars and lead vocals, Gianni Maroccolo on bass, Sandro Dotta on lead guitar (who left the band after a few weeks) and Francesco Calamai on drums. Antonio Aiazzi on keyboards and Piero Pelù on vocals joined the band shortly after. Punk and new wave were a huge influence on the band's early songs, which often had English lyrics. Their first show took place on 6 December 1980 in Settignano, near Florence. The band's first recording was a five-track EP titled ''Guerra'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
