Gianna Nannini facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gianna Nannini
Nannini performing in 2017
Background information
Born	(1954-06-14) 14 June 1954 (age 71) Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Genres	Rock pop
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Years active	1976–present

Gianna Nannini (born June 14, 1954) is a famous Italian singer and songwriter. She is known for her powerful voice and rock-pop style. Some of her most popular songs include "America" (1979), "Fotoromanza" (1984), and "Bello e impossibile" (1986). "Bello e impossibile" became a big hit across Europe. It was especially popular in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Gianna Nannini was born in Siena, Italy, on June 14, 1954. She has a younger brother named Alessandro Nannini. He used to be a Formula One racing driver. Gianna started studying piano and music composition in Milan in the late 1970s. This helped her prepare for her music career.

Music Career Highlights

Gianna Nannini had her first big hit in Italy in 1979. It was with the song "America" and her album California. This album also became popular in other European countries.

Her international breakthrough came in 1984 with her sixth album, Puzzle. This album reached the top 10 in Italy, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The first song from the album, "Fotoromanza", had a music video directed by the famous filmmaker Michelangelo Antonioni. The song won many music awards. After the album's success, Nannini went on a long tour across Europe. She even performed at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival.

In 1986, her song "Bello e impossibile" became a huge European hit. Her 1987 collection album, Maschi e altri, sold over a million copies.

Gianna Nannini performing in 1981

In 2004, she released a greatest hits album called Perle. For this album, many of her well-known songs were given new arrangements. She worked with musicians like Christian Lohr on piano and a string quartet. Nannini then toured Europe with this orchestra from 2004 to 2005.

Her album Grazie came out in February 2006. It reached number one on the Italian music charts. The song "Sei nell'anima" from this album was very popular.

In April 2007, Nannini released Pia come la canto io. This album featured songs for a rock opera she was creating. The opera was based on a medieval character named Pia de' Tolomei.

An acoustic version of her song Meravigliosa Creatura was used in a 2008 advertisement. It was for the Fiat Bravo car. Later, another Gianna Nannini song, "Aria", was also used in a Fiat Bravo ad.

Working with Other Artists

Gianna Nannini has worked with many other artists. In 1987, she performed in a play called "Three Penny Opera" in Hamburg. She performed with famous musicians like Sting and Jack Bruce.

In 1990, she sang "Un'estate italiana" with Edoardo Bennato. This was the official song for the Football World Cup 1990. It was composed by Giorgio Moroder.

In September 2006, she recorded the song "Ama Credi E Vai" with Andrea Bocelli. She also sang with the Italian rapper Fabri Fibra on his song "In Italia" in 2008. Gianna Nannini also sang the song "Aria" with the Macedonian singer Toše Proeski.

Gianna Nannini's Band

Here are the members of Gianna Nannini's band:

• Gianna Nannini – vocals, guitar, violin, piano
• Milton Mcdonald – guitar, backing vocals
• Davide Ferrario – keyboards, backing vocals
• Davide Tagliapietra – guitar, backing vocals
• Mylious Johnson – drums
• Alex Kilier – bass
• Will Malone – producer, musical director

Personal Life

A movie about Gianna Nannini's life, called Beautiful Rebel (Sei nell’anima), was released in 2024 on Netflix. The movie shows her journey to becoming a singer. It also highlights how she stood up against her family, music companies, and old traditions in Italy.

Gianna Nannini earned a degree in philosophy from the University of Siena in 1994. She was in her late 30s at the time. In 1995, she joined a protest organized by Greenpeace. This protest was held at the French embassy in Rome. They were protesting against the French government's decision to do nuclear tests.

In August 2010, when she was 56, Gianna Nannini announced she was going to have a baby. Her pregnancy was shown on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine. On November 26, 2010, her daughter, Penelope Jane Charlotte, was born in Milan. In 2017, Nannini moved to London with her partner, Carla. In her 2017 autobiography, titled ... miei, she shared that she wanted to make sure her daughter's future was secure.

Discography

Gianna Nannini performing in 2008

Studio Albums

Live Albums

Compilation Albums

See also

In Spanish: Gianna Nannini para niños