Laura Pausini
Italian singer-songwriter and producer
Born
May 16th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Born in 1974, a prominent Italian singer-songwriter and music producer. Achieved international recognition after winning the Sanremo Music Festival in 1993. Gained further fame with the album 'Laura Pausini' released in 1995, which established a successful career in Latin pop music. Received multiple awards including several Latin Grammy and World Music Awards, celebrating contributions to the music industry. Known for performing in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish, and English.
Won the Sanremo Music Festival in 1993
Released the album 'Laura Pausini' in 1995
Received numerous Latin Grammy Awards
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