Biography
Who is Albano Carrisi?
Early life and background
Albano Carrisi was born in Cellino San Marco, a town located in the province of Brindisi, Apulia. His mother, Jolanda Ottino, gave him his name. His father, Carmelo Carrisi, was a soldier in the Royal Italian Army fighting in Albania during the Second World War.
He grew up in Italy listening to opera, which became a lifelong passion. This interest eventually led him to release several albums focused on operatic music. One such solo project, titled Concerto Classico, achieved double platinum status shortly after its release in 1997.
Musical career and hits
The singer made his professional debut in 1966 through television and the Festival delle Rose. He gained early success in 1968 by winning the Un disco per l'estate contest with the song Pensando a te. His hit Nel sole became a major success, selling over one million copies and earning a gold disc in 1968.
Albano achieved significant fame performing alongside Romina Power. The duo, known as Al Bano & Romina Power, worked together for nearly three decades. They performed popular songs such as Storia di due innamorati, Dialogo, and the Eurovision entry We'll Live It All Again in 1976. Their 1984 Sanremo Music Festival win with the song Ci sarà remains a career highlight.
Family and personal life
In 1970, Albano married Romina Power, the daughter of American actor Tyrone Power. They had four children together: Ylenia, Cristèl, Yari, and Romina. The couple performed as a musical duo for many years before separating in 1999 and finalizing their divorce in 2012.
He also has two children, Jasmine Caterina and Albano Giovanni, from a relationship with Loredana Lecciso. His daughter Ylenia Maria Solle went missing in New Orleans in 1994. He remains a well-known figure in Italy and continues to tour internationally.
International recognition and controversy
In 2016, he was granted Albanian citizenship because of his close connections to the nation. He has visited Albania several times for concerts and maintains great popularity there. He also released a song in 2020 titled Terra d'Ambra e di Emozioni to praise the beauty of Latvia.
In 2019, the Ukrainian government placed him on a blacklist. This decision followed his support for the 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia. Consequently, he was banned from entering the country of Ukraine.
Birthday and age
Albano Carrisi was born on May 20, 1943, which makes Albano 83 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Albano shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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