Just as Mon Laferte surprised singing in the streets of Antofagasta a few weeks ago, the Swiss-Italian artist Paolo Meneguzzi did the same in full Santiago Ahumada Walk.
The European singer surprised passersby in the capital with a improvised show on one of the busiest pedestrian streets in the country. At first many did not recognize him, because he settled in with simple clothes and only with a guitarist.
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However, after a few minutes many realized that it was him and they were amazed, since there was also time to sing some of their greatest hits.
How old is Paolo Meneguzzi, what does he do and why is he in Chile?
Paolo Meneguzzi has a close relationship with the Chilean fans, which has existed since the beginning of his career, so today his 47 years He decided to return to the country.
The presence of Paolo Meneguzzi in our country occurs within the framework of his tour “For One Like You”which includes a series of acoustic concerts in Chile, so it will pass through Santiago, Talca, Viña del Mar, Chiloé, Puerto Varas, Temuco, Valdivia and Santa Cruz, between April 25 and May 5:
Apart from that, the artist is not 100% dedicated to his own music. “I am a producer, a film producer, I have another company. I am artistic director of a university of music, acting (Pop Music School)“, he assured Radio Pudahuel.
Why did Paolo Meneguzzi sing on Paseo Ahumada?
In the midst of Paolo Meneguzzi’s various concerts in Chile, he took the time to perform a free show on the Paseo Ahumada in downtown Santiago. All of this in honor of the founder of Feria del Disco, Marta Gonzálezwho died on April 1.
It should be remembered that the Italian made a series of record signings and meetings with their fans inside the defunct record store chain known as Record Fairwhich declared bankruptcy in 2014. Therefore, Meneguzzi sang right outside the famous balcony where the place was formerly located.
“A Surprise in the center of Santiago. My tribute to Marta González from the Record Fair who has always supported me. There where it all began. Although everything has changed now, it does not change the memory that remains unforgettable in the heart,” the artist wrote on his Instagram.
Paolo Meneguzzi and his relationship with Chile: The place where it all began
From the beginning Paolo Meneguzzi and Chile have been related, as it was in our country where the artist became known to South America and all over the world.
The pop singer participated in the international competition of the Viña del Mar Festival 1996 representing Italy with the song ““Aria Ariò”. On that occasion he received the support of the public and finally won the silver Seagull as best song.
This is how the artist He launched his musical career in Chile when he was only 19 years old. In March of that year public “For love”, their debut album. He then presented ““Paolo” in 1997, where the single “Yes, fall in love”.
After that, he began to be known in Italy in the 2000s and internationalized his career to other markets. He currently has albums in Spanish, Italian and French and he sings all over the world, although every time he can, he returns to the country where he was born.
“Chile for me is the family, Chile is the beginning. I put him (Chile) together with Leonardo (his son) and my wife, Linda. Because Without Chile I would not have this life“, he assured Radio Pudahuel.
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