Enzo Gragnaniello

Italian singer/songwriter Enzo Gragnaniello makes literate, personal music that often combines contemporary pop idioms with Neapolitan song traditions. Born in Naples in 1954, Gragnaniello began writing songs at age 18. In 1977, he formed the group Banchi Nuovi. By the '80s, he'd moved on to a solo career. He released his self-titled debut album in 1983, and followed it up in 1985 with Salita Trinità Degli Spagnoli. In 1986, he won the prestigious Targa Tenco music award. The '90s saw Gragnaniello continue to release a steady stream of well-accepted albums including Fujente (1...