Franco Battiato
Francesco "Franco" Battiato (Italian: [ˈfraŋko batˈtjaːto, - battiˈaːto]; 23 March 1945 – 18 May 2021)[2] was an Italian singer-songwriter, composer and filmmaker. He sometimes performed under the pseudonym Süphan Barzani.[3] Battiato's songs had esoteric, philosophical and religious themes. He performed under many genres such as experimental pop, electronic music, progressive rock, and new wave.
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.jpg) Battiato performing in July 2010 | |
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| Birth name | Francesco Battiato |
| Also known as | Süphan Barzani |
| Born | 23 March 1945 Ionia, Sicily, Italy |
| Died | 18 May 2021 (aged 76) Milo, Sicily, Italy |
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| Years active | 1967–2019 |
| Labels | Ricordi EMI Sony Music |
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| Website | Official website |
Battiato died on 18 May 2021 in Milo, Italy at the age of 76.[4]
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Italian singer-songwriter Franco Battiato during the press conference for the Festival Gaber 2010 on 23 July 2010
Franco Battiato in concert in Teatro Circo Price, Madrid 2013
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References
- ↑ Ned Raggett. Franco Battiato at AllMusic
- ↑ Battiato, Franco; Pulcini, Franco (1992). Tecnica mista su tappeto (in italiano). EDT.
- ↑ "Battiato: Dipingo come uno stonato". La Stampa. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- ↑ Online, Redazione (2021-05-18). "È morto Franco Battiato". Corriere della Sera (in italiano). Retrieved 2021-05-18.