Italian singer/songwriter (born in Hannover, Germany, December 14, 1965).
He is also a poet and novelist. Capossela is renowned for the highly original and poetic lyrics of his songs. Many of them draw from traditions of Italian folk music, especially those of his parent's native Irpinia, part of the Campania province.
He is also a poet and novelist. Capossela is renowned for the highly original and poetic lyrics of his songs. Many of them draw from traditions of Italian folk music, especially those of his parent's native Irpinia, part of the Campania province.
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November 22, 2022...my favourite italian cantautori! sounds like a hybrid between tom waits &
paolo conte, with a brilliant mix of fast numbers and beautiful ballads.
listen to the superb nino rota-flair in "al veglione". featuring marc ribot
& evan lurie...
(january 2006)