The other night as I was getting ready for bed, a car drove by blasting a Jovanotti song (popular Italian singer) and I realized that I hadn't done an Italian music post yet. Since I finished my second midterm today and only have one more to go, I thought that sharing some music with you all seemed like a great way to celebrate! I tried to find videos that have the lyrics (and, when possible, the english translation) so that you can sing along if you want. :)
To start with, here are a couple songs we've learned in class:
Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu) - 1963, Domenico Modugno
Classic Italian song from the 1963, which we recently sang in our language class. Your parents probably know this song ;)
Lyrics are only in Italian but volare = to fly, cantare = to sing.
L'Italiano - 1983, Toto Cutugno
One of my favorites from first-year Italian, this fun song highlights all good, stereotypical parts of Italian culture. Italian lyrics + a good English translation :)
O sole mio - 2011 Il volo
Another great classic from 1898, this version is sung by Il Volo which is a trio of young men who sing "Italian operatic pop". They have several other great songs (including some in Spanish) which you should check out :) Also, o sole mio = my sunshine.
Controvento - 2014, Arisa
This song won this year's Festival di Sanremo, an important music festival/competition that takes place every year. I couldn't find an English translation, but I was able to find her singing it for a TV show.
Non cambierò mai - 2013, Baby K feat. Marracash
I've included this one to show that not all Italian songs are slow, emotional ballads. This one is a rap so if that's your thing, enjoy :) The lyrics are in Italian.
Per dirti ciao - 2012, Tiziano Ferro
The title literally means "to say ciao to you" and it is by my favorite Italian singer, Tiziano Ferro! I have been listening to his songs since I started taking Italian and they have really helped me remember words and grammar concepts.
Fun fact: Tiziano also sings in Spanish...so here is the same song but en Español :)
And finally, per concludere (to conclude), here is the Jovanotti song that I heard the other night and which prompted this post.
Tutto l'amore che ho (all the love I have), 2011, Jovanotti
Unfortunately I couldn't find a good quality video with an English translation so here are more Italian lyrics for you. :)
That's all for now! Let me know which is your favorite! I have many more songs to share with you in a later post. ;)
Ciao!
No comments:
Post a Comment
Hi there! Leave me a note!
(remember to sign your name)