Raphael Gualazzi is a jazz and blues singer and pianist. He was born in Urbino, Italy. The right to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest was won in the Sanremo Festival in 2011. Afterwards, he has participated several times in this famous Italian festival with viewers from all over the world. In 2014 he came in second place with the song Liberi o No. He collaborated with The Bloody Beetroots for this song. At the 2020 Sanremo 2020 Festival, Raphael took part once again – this time with the song Carioca.
In 2020, he released the album Ho Un Piano (I have a piano) which includes his latest Sanremo entry, Carioca. For Raphael, the year 2020 was dedicated promoting this new album.
2011 marked the return of Italy to the Eurovision Song Contest. Raphael Gualazzi had the honour to represent Italy for the first time after a 14 years absence. He did not fail to deliver and came in second place. The difference between jury and the televote result was notable however. Read more
