Albano Carrisi

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Albano Carrisi

Role / Field:

Iconic Italian singer and actor, known for his operatic pop style.

Born:

1943-05-20

Century / Era:

1943s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Foundations

Albano Antonio Carrisi (Italian: [alˈbaːno karˈriːzi]; born 20 May 1943), better known as Al Bano, is an Italian singer and actor. Having sold over 25 million records globally and career spanning seven decades, he is one of the most recognisable Italian singers in the world. He has gained worldwide notability due to his four and a half octave vocal range as well as his personal and professional association with Romina Power, daughter of Hollywood actor Tyrone Power, lasting until the 1990s. Carrisi is acclaimed for singing with operatic affinity in pop, rock and italo disco repertoires with extensive head voice and minimal usage of falsetto vocal register.

Key Developments & Impact

As of 2023, he has participated in 15 editions of the Sanremo Music Festival, tying the record for most participations with Anna Oxa, Milva, Peppino di Capri and Toto Cutugno; this includes a victory in 1984 duetting with Power. He additionally took part in the Sanremo Giovani selection in 1965. In 2016, he was awarded Albanian citizenship owing to his close ties with the country and a forename referring to the land. Carrisi was born in the town of Cellino San Marco in the province of Brindisi, Apulia, where he still...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1943 (1943-05-20): Birth of Albano Carrisi — Iconic Italian singer and actor, known for his operatic pop style.
2. 1965: 1965 Milestone — He additionally took part in the Sanremo Giovani selection in 1965.
3. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In 2016, he was awarded Albanian citizenship owing to his close ties with the country and a forename referring to the land.
4. 2023: 2023 Milestone — As of 2023, he has participated in 15 editions of the Sanremo Music Festival, tying the record for most participations with Anna Oxa, Milva, Peppino di Capri and Toto Cutugno; this includes a victory in 1984 duetting with Power.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Albano Carrisi

True or False: “Albano Carrisi's career success was primarily built upon his association with the operatic genre.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he sings with operatic affinity, his repertoire spans pop, rock, and italo disco, making him a versatile performer.

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