Edoardo Bennato

Edoardo Bennato is an Italian singer. He was born in Naples during 1950s and his songs give a clear picture of his town and its troubles. He has been very important for many young people in Naples and Italy. Among his best songs there are

Edoardo Bennato is an Italian singer. He was born in Naples during 1950s and his songs give a clear picture of his town and its troubles. He has been very important for many young people in Naples and Italy. Among his best songs there are some regarding life in Naples and his own values. He says that, even if Naples is a poor town, nothing works, it is worth living there. On the occasion of the 1990 FIFA World Cup, which were held in Italy, Edoardo sung the official song of the event: "Un´estate Italiana" (An Italian Summer) with the collaboration of Gianna Nannini.