Roberto Angelini

Roberto Angelini (born 17 October 1975) is an Italian singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He came to wider public attention after winning the Mia Martini Critics' Prize in the newcomers section of the Sanremo Music Festival 2001 with the song "Il sig. Domani".

He later became known to a broader audience with the singles "Gattomatto" and "La gioia del risveglio" in the early 2000s.

Early life Angelini grew up in Rome in a musical environment. He was influenced by his stepfather, Vittorio Camardese, a guitarist associated with early tapping techniques, and began playing in bands as a teenager. After studying piano, he turned mainly to acoustic guitar and began writing songs.

Before his recording debut, he opened concerts for artists including Jarabe de Palo, Max Gazzè, Marina Rei and Carmen Consoli. Angelini and wider recognition In 2003 Angelini returned with the single "Gattomatto", which preceded his second album, Angelini. Sources also connect the period with the singles "La gioia del risveglio" and "12 anni". Later solo work After the Angelini album, he returned to a more acoustic singer-songwriter approach. In 2005 he collaborated with Rodrigo D'Erasmo on PongMoon – Sognando Nick Drake, a tribute project devoted to Nick Drake.

His album La vista concessa was released in 2009 by Carosello Records. In 2021 he released Il cancello nel bosco, his first album of new original solo material in nine years.

As a songwriter, he wrote "Calore" for Emma Marrone, and later wrote songs for Emma and Elodie. He also co-produced Niccolò Fabi's Tradizione e tradimento and produced Margherita Vicario's debut album.

Personal life Angelini was in a relationship with actress Claudia Pandolfi during the 2000s. Their son, Gabriele, was born in 2006.

Discography Solo studio albums

Il sig. Domani (2001) Angelini (2003) La vista concessa (2009) Phineas Gage (2012) Il cancello nel bosco (2021)

Collaborative albums

PongMoon – Sognando Nick Drake (with Rodrigo D'Erasmo) (2005) Discoverland (with Pier Cortese) (2012)

EPs

Roberto Angelini (2000) Ripropongo (2004) L'era dell'apparenza (2012)