Fabrizio De André - Parlare Musica Award 24th edition

Dedicated to one of the leading figures in Italian culture, who occupies a prominent place in the history of songwriting, the “Fabrizio De André - Parlare musica” Award was established in 2002. Its aim is to celebrate the Genoese singer-songwriter and, at the same time, to promote young and new talents who stand out for the originality of their compositions, both musical and poetic, stimulating free creativity uninfluenced by trends, genres and the market.

The award is sponsored by the Fabrizio De André Onlus Foundation and organised by iCompany, with Luisa Melis as artistic director. It encompasses three categories (“Music Award”, “Poetry Award” and “Painting Award”), which are assessed by a jury chaired by Dori Ghezzi and composed of writers, journalists, music critics and industry professionals.

The final of the award will be held on 13 and 14 September in the historic square named after the singer-songwriter in the Magliana district. The two evenings, with free admission, are promoted and supported by the Department of Culture of Roma Capitale with the Department of Cultural Activities, in collaboration with the Municipality of Rome XI and the organisational support of Zètema Progetto Cultura. The winners of the Targa Faber and Targa Quelli che cantano Fabrizio (the award for reinterpretations of De André’s works) are invited to participate in the final, as well as the winners of the poetry and painting sections and the finalists of the music section (announced on 3, 4 and 5 September during the semi-finals in Isernia).

In previous editions, the Faber Award and the Quelli che cantano Fabrizio Award were presented to Ron, Ariete, Perturbazione, Madame, Samuele Bersani, Enzo Avitabile, Daniele Silvestri, Brunori SAS, Niccolò Fabi, Mannarino, Piero Pelù, Fiorella Mannoia, Eugenio Finardi, Negrita, Enrico Ruggeri, Vinicio Capossela, Neri Marcorè, Simone Cristicchi, Ex-Otago, Motta, Bandabardò, Clementino, Cristina Donà, Diodato and Peppe Barra, Paola Turci, Bobo Rondelli, Musica Nuda, Morgan, and Roberto Vecchioni.