Occupation Singer | Genres World, Pop | |
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Full Name Antonio Astarita Born 14 April 1945 ( 1945-04-14 ) Naples, Italy Died 15 April 1998, Naples, Italy Albums Canta E Vola, Gli Indimenticabili, Vol. 4 Record labels Zeus, Azzurra Music, Nuova Canaria Similar Nino Fiore, Mario Abbate, Tony Bruni, Mirna Doris, Mario Trevi | ||
Tony astarita o bar e l universit
Antonio Astarita (14 April 1945 – 15 April 1998), best known as Tony Astarita was an Italian Canzone Napoletana singer.
Contents
- Tony astarita o bar e l universit
- Tony astarita arrivederci mare
- Life and career
- Discography
- Songs
- References
Tony astarita arrivederci mare
Life and career
Born in Naples, Astarita made his official debut in 1962 participating to a contest for upcoming singers. In 1965 he won the Festival di Napoli with the song "Serenata all'acqua 'e mare", in couple with Aurelio Fierro. He won again the festival in 1969, performing together with Mirna Doris the song "Preghiera a 'na mamma". During the peak of his career he participated to other well known musical events, such as Canzonissima and Un disco per l'estate, where he launched the hit "La cotta".
Astarita died of tumor on April 15, 1998, while he was preparing a new album.
Discography
Songs
Core SpezzatoViva Napoli · 1998
RussulellaIl meglio di Astarita - vol 2
Si' stata tuSi' stata tu