Raphael Gualazzi is an Italian singer and pianist. In 2011, he won the Sanremo festival in the Best Newcomer category. A year later, he represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest, ending second.

Gualazzi just released his fifth studio album Ho Un Piano (which translates as ‘I have a plan’). He presented the first single off it, Carioca, at the Sanremo festival 2020. A great song, which starts in a typical Italian fashion, but with distinct latin, carnival and dance influences. As far as I’m concerned, spring has officially started.

Recommended as well:
Raphael Gualazzi – La Fine Del Mondo

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.