Gianna Nannini is an Italian rock star, bright, distinctive, breaking stereotypes. Her voice and music make the heart beat faster, enveloping with versatility and unique style.
Gianna Nannini: biography
Gianna Nannini was born in Italy, in the city of Siena on June 14, 1956. Her family ran a confectionery business and had several stores with their own name. Dannilo Nannini's father was the head of the Associazione Calcio Siena football club. In 1959, Gianna had a brother - Alessandro, the future famous Italian Formula 1 driver.
Gianna Nannini: creativity
The girl showed interest in music since childhood. After graduating from school, Gianna moved to live in Milan and entered the Conservatory of Luigi Boccherini for a piano class. At the age of 18, she already begins performing in nightclubs with her songs. The young performer is distinguished by a bright, expressive voice with a slight hoarseness.
For her musical development, Gianna leaves for America for several months, where she attends various musical events and is imbued with the spirit of rock performance. On her return to Milan in 1979, she released the music album California. Its cover, which depicts the Statue of Liberty holding a vibrator instead of a torch, literally blows up the Italian public.
Daring manner of performance, emotional lyrics, bright music - all this contributes to the incredible success of Gianna. The Italian press compares the young star to one of the greatest vocalists in rock history, Janis Joplin.
Gianna Nannini: career
In 1981, Gianna released G. N. and is recording the soundtrack for the film "Sconcerto Rock" by Italian director Luciano Manuzzi. In the wake of her success, she gives her grandiose concert "Rockpalast", which went down in the history of Italian music as the largest rock concert of the 80s.
In 1982, Gianna meets the famous music producer Koni Plank. Their joint album "Latin Lover" with its powerful synth sound goes platinum in Italy and gold in many European countries. Gianna's creativity goes beyond the borders of her country.
The album "Puzzle" with the sensational hit "Fotoromanza" is well received by the European public, but the Italian rock fans of the singer treat it ambiguously. Renowned Italian critic Roberto Dagostini compares Gianna to an ordinary pop singer who dreams of expanding her audience. Nannini herself speaks of the song "Fotoromanza" as a personal confession in which she experiences her inner contradictions.
Gianna quickly regains her popularity in Italy with the album "Profumo" and the composition of the same name included in it. The album has a circulation of over a million copies. In 1992, the singer, along with the Italian pop star Eduardo Bennato, performed a song dedicated to Italy's game in the upcoming World Cup.
Living in music, Gianna does not forget about her education, in 1994 she graduated from the University of Siena, having received the education of a philosopher. The new image affects the lyrics of her songs, they become deeper and more meaningful.
In 2001, Gianna met the poet Isabella Santacroce. Their joint work leads to the creation of the album "Aria", in which classic rock is mixed with electric music. After that, the disc "Perle" is released, in which she performs her hits in calm semi-acoustic tones. The album Grazie, which became number one in Italy in 2006, became a real sensation. Three years later, the equally popular disc "Giannadream" was released. By 2013, the singer has already 25 albums, 4 of which become platinum.
Gianna Nannini: personal life
In 2010, Gianna, so actively hiding her personal life, appears in front of the public with a rounded belly. Her decision to give birth at 54 causes a storm of emotions, but the singer remains true to her character and free outlook on life. In November 2010, she gives birth to a baby girl, Penelope. The singer dedicates her appearance to the song "Ogni tanto", included in the album "Io E Te". On the cover of the album, Gianna shows off her pregnant belly.
In 2015, Nannini gives an interview to the Italian magazine Vogue. In it, she says that the birth of a child completely changed her life. This wonderful event allowed me to discover new strengths and creative possibilities. According to the singer, a modern woman should not pay attention to the age range and the opinions of others.
