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Zucchero

Zucchero (Italian for "sugar") is an Italian rock singer. He was born Adelmo Fornaciari on September 25, 1955 in the Italian province Reggio Emilia, Italy and has since become one of the most famous Italian singers.He is probably best known internationally for the song Senza Una Donna, which is a duet with Paul Young and hit number 4 in the latter's native United Kingdom, where Zucchero has generally made little commercial impact, in 1991. He commenced his musical career in 1970 with his first single in 1976, and his first album in 1983. His music, in Italian, Spanish and in English, is largely inspired by gospel, blues and rock music, and alternates between......

ZHU

A few weeks back, we shared “Superfriends,” a release from a then mysterious artist either named “Z” or “user601586061.” Less than 24 hours after the song hit the Internet, a Do Androids Dance? reader did some NSA-caliber snooping to discover that the man behind “Superfriends” and the infectious “Moves Like Ms. Jackson” was actually Steven Zhu, a producer who had previously released music under the name ZHU."Many are wondering why I chose to release my music anonymously. I am my own ghostwriter. As a society, we become more attached to the creator than to the creation. Music is faceless. My music is for a new generation—one in which people appreciate art for its......

Zeebee

At the very tender age of five, before she even started to learn english, Zeebee trilled out Suzi Quattro songs at the bus stop. at the same time, all the FM and AM classic and jazz radio stations also suffered Zeebee's vocal experiments (mum's tape recorder too). The most famous composers were being given the Zeebee treatment…At 17 the story moved to England/Birmingham. there, practically overnight Zeebee became involved in the spectacular pig bag tour. Chris Lee & Roger Freeman from Pig Bag planned a tour of North America's clubs, staying in one hotel room together with Zeebee. Unfortunately, Zeebee's parents exercised a minor's......

Zazie

Zazie (born Isabelle de Truchis de Varennes on 18 April 1964 in Boulogne-Billancourt) is a French singer and songwriter who also co-produces her own albums.Zazie's mother was an architect and her father a music teacher. Her songs range from upbeat rock or pop songs to languid downtempo tunes and are characterised by the wit of their lyrics based on puns, alliterations, homophones and double-entendres.Zazie debuted in 1992 with the album "Je Tu Ils" and the single "Sucré salé".In 1995, she released her sophomore album Zen, which was co-written and co-produced with Vincent-Marie Bouvot. It included the singles "Zen" and "Homme Sweet......

Zone

1. ZONE from Japan was a J-pop band started in Sapporo, Japan in 1999, who went on to become a hit in 2000 with their single Good Days. Their most famous song is Secret Base ~Kimi ga kureta mono~. ZONE is categorized in a new genre called the "bandol" (band + idol) and was started by Studio Runtime. ZONE started off as Takayo plus seven other dancers, then was eventually reduced to four members. After becoming popular, the four girls learned to play their own instruments to complement their singing and dancing. In late 2003, Takayo announced her departure from ZONE. She was replaced by Tomoka, the last member cut from the band before they made up the......

Zorita

Zorita are a raucous rousing rabble. The band’s bohemian music boasts an eclectic mix of instruments like the accordion, trumpet and violin. In combination with bass, drums and guitars, as well as frontman Carlos Zorita Diaz’ raw voice, this creates an unique sound. Blending influences from South America, the Mediterranean and Folk music, an evening with Zorita is guaranteed to breathe life into any party. In their own words, the 8 musicians of Zorita describe their well-oiled ragtag collection of instruments, styles and personalities as ‘Musica Vagabunda’. Source...

Zofka

There is no music that fits so perfectly to your summer feeling like the music of Zofka! The sound of their songs is new and fresh, futuristic and retro at the same time, a wonderful melange of Downbeat Chanson, Electropop, NuJazz and Chill Out some sort of NuChanson. Zofkas remarkable art is to make electronic music sound warm, expressive and full of emotions. The music of Zofka reminds you of a charming trip to the south coast of France, the Côte DAzur. This is Zofka: An elegant and unique melange of french chanson and musette, electronic beats and pop-elements married with the remarkable and sublime soul-voice of the vocalist Myriam Russo combined to form a rare and......

Zerosospiro

Zerosospiro were founded by Paolo D'Errico and Alessandra Ferrari, both with a passion for orchestral pop. Songs that remind of movie soundtracks from the past, melodies to fit Alessandra’s soul voice among layers of strings and vintage instruments, giving Italian music a new shape and a new unique colour.The cross with electronic sounds makes Zerosospiro sound close to seminal international acts like Zero 7 and Thievery Corporation. Since their early days the duo gains the support of DJ’s and record labels. Several of their songs, although sung in Italian, have been licensed to important compilations in Japan, US, UK and Europe. Their debut album ‘Mentre Il Sole......