Franco Battiato

Italian singer-songwriter and musician

Born: 23 March 1945, Giarre-Riposto
Died: 18 May 2021, aged 76
Birth name: Francesco Battiato

Francesco "Franco" Battiato (23 March 1945 – 18 May 2021) was an Italian musician, singer, composer, filmmaker and, under the pseudonym Süphan Barzani, also a painter. Battiato's songs explore many themes, and have spanned genres such as experimental pop, electronic music, minimalism, avant-garde, progressive rock, new wave, symphonic music, sound collage, opera, oratorio and movie soundtrack.

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