Naples – The Neapolitan music world mourns the passing of Cinzia Oscar, born Vincenza Testa, who passed away today, March 15, 2026, at the age of 64. A beloved interpreter of classic Neapolitan songs and sceneggiatas, the artist left an indelible mark on the popular music scene of Southern Italy.
Her son, Marco Calone, a well-known Neapolitan singer, announced the news with a heartbreaking message posted on social media: "March 15, 2026. Mom, I died with you." In an Instagram story, he added: "You taught me everything, except how to live without you." These words immediately sparked an outpouring of condolences among fans, colleagues, and friends, with thousands of messages expressing their sympathy to the family.
A life on stage, from her debut to television success. Born in Naples on October 20, 1961, Cinzia Oscar made her debut at a very young age: at just seven years old, she was already on stage, demonstrating a natural talent for singing. Her first album, "Caro diario/Vita 'e 'nfamità," dates back to 1979.
Over the course of a career spanning almost fifty years, he has recorded highly successful songs such as “Nun so' na bambola” (chosen for the soundtrack of the series “Gomorra”), “Caro figlio mio”, “Maledizione” and “Gli amanti”, many of which were written by authors such as Tommy Riccio and Antonio Casaburi.
She has performed duets with great names in the Neapolitan tradition, including Mario Merola and Franco Ricciardi, and participated in numerous editions of the Naples Festival. Not only a singer, but also an actress: she has starred in several plays and musicals, demonstrating her artistic versatility. In 2015, she was a guest on the Rai program "Teo in the Box," hosted by Teo Teocoli. Mother and son have often shared the stage and recorded the song "T'aggia protezione" together.
Marco Calone, born from her relationship with singer Franco Calone, continued the family tradition in the Neapolitan music scene. The news of her sudden passing has deeply affected the artistic community and fans, who remember her as an authentic and passionate voice of Neapolitan culture. Her funeral will be held in the coming days in Naples. Rest in peace, Cinzia.
I read the news and I don't know how to say it, Cinzia was a popular voice, for me she remains a memory in the choir, her son wrote harsh but true words, the artist's life was long, the songs and the scenes remain, we hope the funeral goes peacefully and the family finds peace.