Concert for Change the World Model UN Emirates 2019
Francesco De Gregori
Returning to the UAE, by popular demand
Past EventFrancesco De Gregori performs the hits that made him one of Italy’s most successful artists of all time.
As a guest of Associazione Diplomatici at the 6th edition of the Change the World Model UN Emirates, Francesco De Gregori returns to the United Arab Emirates.
Francesco De Gregori is known as “Il Principe dei cantautori” (“The Prince of the singer-songwriters”), a nickname referring to the elegance of his lyrics. He is often referred as singer-songwriter and poet, although he prefers to be identified simply as “artist”.
Francesco De Gregori is one of the most significant Italian artists of the twentieth century. Considered as one of the most authoritative authors and singers of the Italian music history, he has published, since 1972, dozens of albums gathering unanimous acclaim in Italy, and abroad, and obtaining many official recognitions and all the most important Italian musical awards.
This is a past event
Credits
- Francesco De Gregori –Singer and Musician
- Guido Guglielminetti – Bass Player
- Carlo Gaudiello – Piano Player
- Alessandro Valle – Pedal Steel Guitar and “Mandolino” Player
- Simone Talone – Percussion Player
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