ogfoto@yahoo.es/DepostiphotoItaly has a fabulous tradition of female singers blessed with exceptional range, dramatic imagination and breathtaking stage presence. From the mysterious divas of the '60s and the raw rockers of the '80s to contemporary pop queens dominating international charts: Italian female singers sing with every fiber of their being. These are the fifteen best Italian female singers of all time.
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Laura Pausini – La solitudine
When she won at Sanremo as an eighteen-year-old in 1993 with this moving song about her teenage love Marco, a fabulous international career began that earned her Grammy Awards and tens of millions of records sold.
Mina – Se telefonando
The 'Tigress of Cremona', with a three-octave range that effortlessly handled even the most difficult Ennio Morricone compositions; an untouchable living legend.
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Raffaella Carrà – A far l'amore comincia tu
The ultimate icon of freedom, joy and sexual emancipation; her hyper-catchy disco hits got generations moving worldwide.
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Gianna Nannini – Bello e impossibile
The raw, husky rock voice of Siena: with her uncompromising attitude, energetic guitar rock and the unforgettable World Cup song Un'estate italiana, she conquered all of Europe.
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Patty Pravo – La bambola
The sensual blonde rebel from Venice who refused to be a doll that could be manipulated at will; good for millions of singles sold.
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Giorgia – Gocce di memoria
Blessed with a fabulous soul range reminiscent of Whitney Houston; her sensitive ballads and vocal virtuosity earned her numerous triumphs.
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Elisa – Luce (tramonti a nord est)
A versatile singer-songwriter with a crystal-clear voice who switches effortlessly between intimate acoustic pop, electronics and grand orchestral melodies.
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Mia Martini – Almeno tu nell'universo
One of the most tormented and intense voices in Italian music history; her 1989 comeback is considered one of the most emotional moments ever on the Sanremo stage.
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Fiorella Mannoia – Quello che le donne non dicono
The queen of the refined song: with her deep, warm alto she sings with rare dignity about the complexity and strength of women.
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Gigliola Cinquetti – Non ho l'età
As a sixteen-year-old in 1964, she won both Sanremo and the Eurovision Song Contest with this timeless, tender ballad about waiting for true love.
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Ornella Vanoni – L'appuntamento
With her sultry, whispering diction and red-haired elegance, she sang this melancholy bossa nova classic about the painful wait for a lover.
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Annalisa – Sinceramente
Italy's modern pop queen: with her pitch-perfect voice and tight electropop anthems, she dominates today's charts.
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Emma Marrone – Non è l'inferno
The energetic rock singer from Salento who won the hearts of the public with her raw, passionate belts and social engagement.
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Rita Pavone – Cuore
An international teen phenomenon in the '60s with her untamable rock 'n' roll energy, expressive eyes and powerful voice.
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Madame – Voce
The young innovator who combines urban beats, rap and traditional Italian melodies into a completely unique, poetic sound.
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