Mario Da Vinci

For the Italian mathematician, see Alfonso Sorrentino (mathematician).
Mario Da Vinci
Born(1942-03-14)14 March 1942
Naples, Italy
Died10 May 2015(2015-05-10) (aged 73)
Naples, Italy
Occupation(s)Singer, actor

Mario Da Vinci, stage name of Alfonso Sorrentino (14 March 1942 – 10 May 2015) was an Italian Canzone Napoletana singer and actor.

Born in Naples, the son of a fisherman,[1] during his career which he started in the 1960s Da Vinci recorded 13 albums and over sixty singles.[2] Da Vinci participated four times at the Festival di Napoli, winning the 1981 edition with the song "’A mamma".[1] His variegated career included television, theatre and films.[1][2]

Discography

Album
  • 1964: Nostalgia di Napoli
  • 1973: ’O bello per tutte le belle
  • 1976: Miracolo 'e Natale
  • 1977: Mario & Sal Da Vinci Vol. 1
  • 1977: Mario & Sal Da Vinci Vol. 2
  • 1977: ’O scugnizzo e 'o signore
  • 1978: Figlio mio sono innocente
  • 1979: Vasame ancora
  • 1979: Napoli storia d'amore e di vendetta
  • 1980: Muntevergine (Mamma Schiavona)
  • 1981: ’O motorino
  • 1982: Annabella
  • 1983: Footing

References

  1. ^ a b c Federico Vacalebre (11 May 2015). "Addio a Mario Da Vinci, voce di cantaNapoli e padre di Sal". Il Mattino. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b Redazione (11 May 2015). "E' morto Mario Da Vinci, voce di Napoli e papà di Sal". La Repubblica. Retrieved 1 June 2015.