Sanremo is undoubtedly the most important Italian Music Festival, the song contest began in 1951 and has been held in Sanremo every year since launching the careers of incredibly famous Italian singers, like Andrea Bocelli, Zucchero, Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini, Elisa, Giorgia and Massimo Ranieri.
The festival began Yesterday, February 14th, and goes until February 18th.
Below is a list of the singers who will participate this year and the international guest stars and special songs they performed yesterday.
Nina Zilli and Skye, Morcheeba – Never never never (Grande grande grande)
Samuele Bersani and Goran Bregovic – My sweet Romagna (Romagna mia)
Dolcenera and Professor Green – My life is mine (Vita spericolata)
Pierdavide Carone and Lucio Dalla with Mads Langer – Anema e core
Irene Fornaciari and Brian May - I who have nothing (Uno dei tanti)
Emma and Gary Go – If paradise is half as nice (Il Paradiso)
Matia Bazar and Al Jarreau – Speak softly love (soundtrack “Il Padrino”)
Noemi and Sarah Jane Morris – To feel in love (Amarsi un po’)
Francesco Renga and Sergio Dalma – El mundo(Il mondo)
Arisa and José Feliciano – Que serà (Che sarà)
Chiara Civello and Shaggy – You don’t have to say you love me
Gigi D’Alessio and Loredana Bertè with Nina Hagen – Auf Der Welt (Piccolo Uomo)
Eugenio Finardi and Noa Surrender
Marlene Kuntz and Patti Smith – The world became the world
Now I want to show you the best and the worst look during the first night!
The winner is Nina Zilli. Everything is perfect, the dress is a Vivienne Westwood, with asymmetrical cuts and overlaps of light fabric.
Light makeup, with a little eye liner which gives it a touch of vintage elegance, a strong red pumps and a beautiful hairstyle.
Elegance, charm, modern and vintage. This was the best look for me!
The worst look is for Irene Fornaciari, orrible in a green military jacket with printed tie-dye effect and vest. ”Irene you had to song on the stage of the Ariston theater!” OMG!
The Sanremo Festival is always an Italian entertainment experience, and with special secret guests expected this year, there’s no excuse for missing the singing or the show!