Artists

ACHILLE TOGLIANI

Succesful singer in the 50s, Achille Togliani was apreciated for his harmonious voice and for his stage presence. He took part in the first editions of the Sanremo Festival, inaugurating this important event. Amongst his greatest hits, "Lasciami cantare una canzone", composed by Cesare Andrea Bixio, which gained the third place in 1953. He will always be one of the most talented singer in italian music.

SANDRO BRUGNOLINI

Sandro Brugnolini is a jazz musician who collaborated for many years with the Italian national tv (RAI), working also as a music consultant. Together with Luigi Malatesta he composed several movie soundtrack, like "Gungala la pantera nuda" ("Gungala the naked panther"), an album which became a reference point for all the lounge music lovers.

AUGUSTO MARTELLI

A protagonist of the italian pop music both as a composer and as an arranger, he collaborated with the big names of the italian "canzone", like Mina. In the field of movie soundtracks his name will always be remembered for the soundtrack of the movie "Il dio serpente" ("The serpent's god") and its immortal theme "Djamballà".

EDDA DELL'ORSO

In her very early years she becomes part of the choir "Cantori Moderni di Alessandroni". Her soprano voice is noticed by Ennio Morricone who decides to hire her for the solo parts in his soundtracks recording sessions. This way, they start an important artistic partnership. Edda Dell'Orso's intense voice made "Sean Sean" from "Giù la testa" ("Duck, you sucker!) one of the most recognizable themes in Morricone's discography.

SPLENDORE

The virtuous stick player Virna Splendore started this project at the end of the 90s. The result is the suggestive instrumental album "Guilty" where the magic of the stick is protagonist.