Lando Fiorini facts for kids
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| Birth name | Leopoldo Fiorini |
| Born | 27 January 1938 |
| Died | 9 December 2017 (aged 79) |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
Lando Fiorini was a well-known Italian singer and actor. He was born Leopoldo Fiorini on January 27, 1938, and he passed away on December 9, 2017. He was famous for singing traditional folk songs from Rome. He sang in both Italian and the local Romanesco dialect.
A Star is Born
Lando Fiorini's career began in 1961. He took part in a music festival called Cantagiro. This event helped new singers become famous. Two important writers, Garinei and Giovannini, saw him perform. They picked him for a special role in their musical, Rugantino. He played a cantastorie, which is like a singing storyteller.
From Stage to Cabaret
Lando Fiorini also created his own cabaret nightclub. It was called Puff. A cabaret is a place where people watch comedy and music shows. At Puff, Lando Fiorini helped many comedians start their careers. Some of these famous comedians include Lino Banfi, Enrico Montesano, and Leo Gullotta.
He even had a funny show of his own. It was called Ma ‘ndo vai se il decoder non-ce l’hai. This show made jokes about Italian television.
His Music
Lando Fiorini released many albums during his career. His songs often celebrated the city of Rome. He recorded music from the 1960s all the way into the 2010s. His albums included:
- Rugantino (1963)
- Roma Mia (1964)
- Forza Roma (1977 and 2001)
- Ti presento Roma mia (2010)
