Lorenzo Jovanotti, famous Italian singer-songwriter, celebrates the 150th anniversary of Italy’s Unification, on March 17th, 2011. He delivers best wishes to all Italians, and sings "Fratelli d’Italia" [Brothers of Italy], the Italian national anthem, otherwise known as the "Inno di Mameli" [Hymn of Mameli].

"Baciami ancora" (Kiss Me Again) by Jovanotti, is the main song on the soundtrack of the 2010 film of the same title, directed by Gabriele Muccino. The song won the David di Donatello award in 2010 as best original song.

Jovanotti's message couldn't be clearer in this video of "Penso Positivo" (I think positive).

Jovanotti sings about an eternal Saturday night, where people dance and have fun. When you think it's over, it starts up again... What he's really trying to say is open to interpretation.

This is Italian singer-songwriter Jovanotti's ode to life, in the characteristic hip hop style he is known for. The video was shot in Rome in the places where Jovanotti grew up.

Lorenzo Baglioni, a Tuscan pop star, sings a tune on il congiuntivo (the subjunctive). He remarks that the subjunctive is particularly useful for lovers. Note that the Italian subjunctive, out of context, can have various different solutions in English, and sometimes doesn't correspond at all.

This song, written by Ivano Fossati and sung by Loredana Bertè with her scratchy voice, has never lost its popularity with Italians.

Here they are again! Have fun dancing with this new song from Ligabue!

“La linea sottile” [The subtle line] is a song from Ligabue’s album “Arrivederci, mostro” [Goodbye monster], one of the most popular albums from 2010.

Ligabue wrote the love song Tu sei lei (You're Her) for his wife. The video was filmed largely along the Tiber in Rome.

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.

This song by the Milanese band is about trying to keep a romantic relationship going. It has had huge success in Italy.

Mina's famous song, "Giorni" [Days] is performed here by Laura Vignes, for the fifth edition of the Festival Nazionale della Canzone D'Autore [National Festival of Songwriters] for young talents.

Laura Sini, a finalist at the 2011 edition of Videofestival Live, sings about having to leave her native Sardinia in order to further her music career. This video was kindly provided by pa74music.

Laura presents her single Non ho mai smesso (I never stopped) in the middle of the Piazza Duomo (Cathedral Square) in Milan.