Morgan

Italian singer-songwriter and composer

Morgan - Italian singer-songwriter and composer
Born

December 23rd, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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A prominent figure in Italian music, this artist gained recognition for a distinctive style blending pop, jazz, and rock influences. Starting a career in the 1990s, released several successful albums, showcasing original compositions and unique interpretations of existing songs. Participated in various music festivals and collaborated with numerous artists in the Italian music scene. In 2016, participated in the Sanremo Music Festival, further solidifying presence in the contemporary music landscape.

Released acclaimed albums such as 'Le mie parole'

Participated in the Sanremo Music Festival

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