Lidia Di Paola: Homage to the 70s with 'Ancora Poesia'

Lidia Di Paola has released a new single titled "Ancora poesia," accompanied by a captivating music video. The Irpinia singer returns to the music scene with a catchy track that showcases her remarkable vocal abilities, well-received by her loyal fans. This song pays homage to famous Italian bands of the 1970s, such as Collage, Il Giardino dei Semplici, Cugini di Campagna, and Pooh.

The Great Signature of Gianfranco Caliendo

The entire project is enriched by the collaboration with Gianfranco Caliendo, the song's author and arranger. Caliendo, known for being the frontman, lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of Il Giardino dei Semplici from 1974 to 2012, lends his intense voice to a featured role on the same track. Di Paola enthusiastically stated: “More poetry... a journey through some of the true poems that have characterized, in my opinion, the history of what has always been the most beautiful music of all time, with the extraordinary participation of the author himself, the great maestro Gianfranco Caliendo.”

Production and Videoclip

The single, released in September 2024, was recorded at the "Officine della Musica" studio in Naples. The music video, directed by Michele De Angelis for Midea Produzioni, was filmed in Grottaminarda and at the "Cfm Sonoria" music school in Mirabella Eclano, adding a further artistic touch to the production.

The Career of Lidia Di Paola

Lidia Di Paola boasts a long career that began at the age of 25, with frequent performances at major events. She has often performed covers of artists such as Adriano Celentano and Lucio Battisti, both as a soloist and in collaboration with renowned groups. She is currently the lead singer of Folk in Progress, with whom she hosts memorable concerts performing popular songs in dialect.

Successes and Collaborations

Lidia Di Paola has forged meaningful friendships in the music scene, including with I Cugini di Campagna. She has often served as the opening act for their shows in Campania and has even had the opportunity to duet with them. Her success with the song "Eterna Malattia" in 2023 is noteworthy, earning her second place in the "Unreleased Songs" category at the Sanremo Television Song Contest and being included among the top three songs at the National Recording Academy in Rome. With "Ancora poesia," Lidia Di Paola continues to demonstrate her passion and commitment to music, uniquely combining tradition and innovation.