Vinicio Capossela was born in Hannover, Germany to Italian parents, and grew up with the music of Fabrizio De André and Domenico Modugno. He started writing songs early and performing in local clubs. His debut album 'All'una e trentacinque circa' came out in 1990, followed by records like 'Modì' in 1992 and 'Il ballo di San Vito' in 1996.
Capossela never really explained what the song was about, which just made people talk about it more. He's also worked with other musicians like Peppe Barra and Billy Bragg.
His songs range from the spare 'Con una rosa' to the more theatrical 'Il Corvo Torvo,' and he's kept putting out music for years without settling into one sound. The writing stays grounded in Italian song traditions even when the arrangements get strange.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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