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I thought it was time to do an update on My Top 5:  Italian Male Singers.  The original post was created back in 2009 and since I’ve moved to Italy I’ve had the oppourtunity to discover new artists and also my taste in music has changed a bit.  So here it is, the second edition to My Top 5:  Italian Male Singers.  Please keep in mind that music is subjective and this is meant to be MY top 5 and I don’t expect everyone to agree with my picks.

1.  Eros Ramazzotti
Even if you aren’t an avid listener of Italian music, chances are you know who Eros Ramazzotti is. He has released numerous albums and has been a staple in the Italian music scene since 1984. His albums have been released worldwide and he has done duets with many talented and well-known artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, Cher, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini and more recently Ricky Martin.

Check out his official site for more information:  www.ramazzotti.com

2.  Marco Mengoni
Marco Mengoni won the hearts of Italians when he competed and won the third season of the popular Italian talent show, The X Factor.  The next year, he placed 3rd at the 60th Sanremo Music Festival with his song “Credimi Ancora”.  Along with his enchantingly beautiful vocals, his performances are always a little bit out of this world which suits his eccentric personality.

Check out his official site:  www.marcomengoni.it

3,  Luciano Ligabue (aka Ligabue)
This Italian rock artist and singer-songwriter started out his musical career in 1987 when he started a band called Orazero.  He wrote several original songs for the band which the performed in various local and national competitions.  He released a solo album in 1990 and quickly became one of the most successful Italian rock artists in the country.  He is more than just a singer-songwriter, he’s also a movie director and a published author of short stories and poems.

Check out his official site:  www.ligabue.com

4.  Jovanotti
Jovanotti has always had an interest in music and worked as a DJ in nightclubs and at radio stations in Rome.  He moved to Milan and met a record producer/talent scout while he was DJing there.  That same year he released his first single and started working as a DJ on one of the most popular national radio stations in the country, Radio DeeJay.  Over the years, Jovanotti has proved he is a mainstay in the Italian music Industry.  He has also used his popularity for good by working with many organizations such as Make Poverty History and Amnesty International.

Check out his official site:  www.soleluna.com

5.  Nek
Nek, born Filippo Neviani, is a popular Italian singer-songwriter who like Tiziano Ferro has recorded and released albums in Italian and Spanish.  Nek released his first solo album in 1992 and participated in the San Remo Music Festival with his song “Laura Non C’e’”. He has released numerous albums over the past decade and shows no signs of retiring.  He is releasing his 10th studio album later this month.

Check out his official site:  www.nekweb.com