Difficulty: Beginner
Italy Roman
Fat is Beautiful! No more fad diets! This captivating song by the Roman reggae group, Radici nel Cemento (Roots in Concrete) doesn't endorse obesity, but says that a woman with some meat ("ciccia") on her bones can be more appealing than a skinny one who is unhappy and obsessed with her weight.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
The dramatic song "Vado Avanti" [I go on] by Gioia Marconi describes a girl who's deluded by love and who doesn't see any future. Her hopelessness is overcome, though, by the will to go on. Video provided by PA 74 Music.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
“Voglio una donna” [I Want a Woman], first sung by Roberto Vecchioni, is presented here in a rock version by Radio Smile, a band from Como. It was a big summer hit in 2010. It's about a guy wanting a woman in a skirt, not a big brain.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Radio Smile perform a love song dedicated to a girl who has left, but is still in the heart and mind of the boy. He wants her to understand, that despite everything, she is still the only one for him.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Gianna Nannini and Edoardo Bennato sing the official song of the FIFA World Cup, Italy 1990.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Paolo Borgogne sings about the joy of being alive, the beauties of Mother Earth, and his love for God.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Khadyha sings her beautiful song “Un bacio è troppo poco” (One Kiss Is Not Enough) for us. Video provided by Mediterraneos Productions.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Enrica Arcuri sang “How Beautiful Life Is” at the 12th annual Videofestival. It's one of the most important of the Canori Festivals and serves to introduce new voices, singers, bands, and up-and-coming singer-songwriters. Video provided by PA 74 Music.
Difficulty: Beginner
Italy
Gabriele Masi sings “Dedicato a te” [Dedicated To You]. It’s a love song intended to make the woman he loves understand that there will never be another person in the world he loves as much as her. Video provided by PA 74 Music.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Tozeur is a city in southwestern Tunisia, near the Algerian border. The train line referred to in the song was originally built for the king in the early 1900s when Tunisia was still a French protectorate. More info about the song here.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Franco Battiato sings about love philosophically. It's useless to have regrets, since we can't go back in time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
This song, by the Sicilian singer Levante, is in praise of diversity, of those who don't just follow the pack. Double meanings, rhymes, and opposites make the lyrics interesting for those learning Italian, whether or not the music is your cup of tea.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Ennio Morricone was best known for his unforgettable movie soundtracks. In fact his music was featured in over sixty prize-winning films.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The great Eros Ramazzotti sings Un'altra te (another you) written together with Piero Cassano and Adelio Cogliati. Italian actress Francesca Neri features in the video.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Fai rumore (you make noise) was written and performed by Italian singer-songwriter Diodato. He's trying to make some sense out of his life.
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