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Fabrizio De André was an Italian songwriter, composer, guitarist, writer, and activist born on February 18, 1940, in Genova Pegli. He passed away on January 11, 1999, in Milan from lung cancer, which was diagnosed the year before. De André began writing songs in 1960, with "La Ballata di Michè" being his first composition. He was heavily influenced by French songwriters. In 1962, he married Enrica “Puny” Rignon, and their son was born. Encouraged by friends, he started performing in public in Genova, and between 1963 and 1966, the label released several singles that were later compiled in 1966. Despite his efforts, success was not immediate, and he considered leaving his musical career to join his father's law firm. However, in 1968, he recorded "La Canzone di Marinella," which became a significant success, marking the beginning of his recognition as one of Italy's most appreciated songwriters. In 1974, he met another partner, with whom he had a daughter in 1977, and he established a label in 1980. Since the 1980s, De André also performed using various dialects, including Genova's, the dialect of Gallura from northern Sardinia, and Neapolitan.

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