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Paolo Conte

Sound

Born January 6, 1937 · Asti, Piedmont, Italy

Biography

Paolo Conte is an Italian singer, pianist, songwriter and lawyer, known for his distinctly grainy, resonant voice. His compositions fuse Italian and Mediterranean sounds with jazz, boogie and elements of the French chanson and Latin-American rhythms.

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Awards & recognition

  • Honorary degree of the University of Macerata · 2003
  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres · 2001
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic · 1999
  • David di Donatello — Best Score
  • Nastro d'Argento — Best Score

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