Francesco De Gregori OMRI is an Italian singer-songwriter. In Italy, he is popularly known as "Il Principe dei cantautori", a nickname referring to the elegance of his lyrics. Although often referred as singer-songwriter and poet, he prefers to be identified simply as "artist".
De Gregori in concert in 2008
De Gregori in concert, March 2008
Dalla-De Gregori in 2010
Fabrizio Cristiano De André was an Italian singer-songwriter and the most-prominent cantautore of his time. His 40-year career reflects his interests in concept albums, literature, poetry, political protest, and French music. He is considered a prominent member of the Genoese School. Because of the success of his music in Italy and its impact on the Italian collective memory, many public places such as roads, squares, and schools in Italy are named after De André.
De André, c. 1977
Memorial plaque on the birth house of Fabrizio De André in Pegli
De André in 1960
Riccardo Mannerini and Fabrizio De André in 1968