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Franco Battiato

Italian singer-songwriter and musician (1945-2021) · Italy · Musicians · Died at 76

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Francesco "Franco" Battiato was an Italian musician, singer, composer, filmmaker and, under the pseudonym Süphan Barzani, also a painter.

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Awards

Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art
Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Nastro d'Argento for Best New Director

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Francesco "Franco" Battiato was an Italian musician, singer, composer, filmmaker and, under the pseudonym Süphan Barzani, also a painter. Battiato's songs explore many themes, and have spanned genres such as experimental pop, electronic music, minimalism, avant-garde, progressive rock, new wave, symphonic music, sound collage, opera, oratorio and movie soundtrack.

Country
Italy
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1945 to 2021 · aged 76

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