Italy: Composer, singer and philosopher Franco Batiato dies

The Italian died at the age of 76 composer, singer and philosopher Franco Batiato. Most of his songs were performed by Milva and Alice and, according to all commentators, he was one of the few who managed to combine pop and experimental music, mysticism and great public recognition. He was born in Sicily and his house was located on the slope of Mount Etna, according to APE.

“Great commercial successes, but also high level music, our country is losing a great creator, with fifty years of career”, broadcast the Italian television of Rai.

In 1981, his album La Voce del padrone (The Lord’s Voice) was the first to sell more than one million copies in Italy. He managed, in a unique way, to help millions of Italians get to know electronic music and love his poetic lyrics, with a deep study of Sufi philosophy.

“He was one of the main creators of our art song. Unique, always in search of new artistic ways of expression. “It leaves us an eternal legacy,” said Italian Culture Minister Dario Francescini.

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