Cosimo Cavallo (born 1 January 1951), best known as Mimmo Cavallo, is an Italian singer-songwriter and composer.

Life and career

Born in Lizzano, Apulia, Cavallo spent his childhood in

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, where his family had moved.
- Ernesto Bassignano. "Cavallo, Mimmo". Gino Castaldo (edited by). ''Dizionario della canzone italiana''. Curcio Editore, 1990. At 17 years old he moved back in Apulia, where he started performing as a singer, and shortly later he moved to

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, where he began his professional career. In 1980, Cavallo released his first record, the concept album ''Siamo meridionali'', which received large critical acclaim. Active as a songwriter for other artists, his collaborations include work Mia Martini,

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. He composed "Ma che storia è questa", the theme song of the

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Discography

;Albums * 1980 - ''Siamo meridionali'' (CGD, 20163) * 1981 - ''Uh, mammà!'' (CGD, 20256) * 1982 - ''Stancami, stancami musica'' (Fonit Cetra, LPX 112) * 1989 - ''Non voglio essere uno spirito'' (DDD, 209 993) * 1991 - ''L'incantautore'' (DDD, 262 893) * 2011 - ''Quando saremo fratelli uniti'' * 2014 - ''Dalla parte delle bestie'' * 2017 - ''Puesta del Sol Tango''

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cavallo, Mimmo 1951 births Living people People from the Province of Taranto Italian male singers Italian singer-songwriters Italian lyricists Italian male composers