Domenico Modugno is considered the first Italian what?
Actor
Cantautore
Silversmith
Photographer
Answer
The term cantautore (literally "songwriter") is a neologism that was used to define a new form of musical expression that was born in Italy in the 1950s. Domenico Modugno is considered the first Italian cantautore, as he was the first to combine elements of popular music with poetry and social commentary.
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Domenico's career involved singing, acting, and what else later in his life?
Which parliament was Domenico a member of?
Which other profession did Domenico Modugno practice apart from singing?
What were the lyrics of his famous song translated in English?
In which year was his international hit song released?
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