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Italiana

Mina · 1982

18 tracks · jazz · rock & roll · disco

An eclectic blend of disco, jazz, and pop that showcases Mina's powerful voice and innovative arrangements.

Why listen to this

Best for
eclectic mix for diverse moods fragmented pacing encourages exploration playful tunes for social gatherings
Context
By the time 'Italiana' was released in 1982, Mina was already an established icon in Italian music, known for her genre-bending style. This album came after a prolific period in the 1970s that included several successful records and marked Mina's continued evolution as an artist willing to experiment with contemporary sounds.
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jazz, rock & roll, disco

Italiana is an album by Mina, released in 1982. An eclectic blend of disco, jazz, and pop that showcases Mina's powerful voice and innovative arrangements. This album is significant not only for its commercial success in Italy but also for its influence on the Italian pop landscape during the early 1980s. It features tracks that blend various genres, contributing to Mina's status as a pioneer of fusion in popular music and solidifying her legacy as a timeless artist. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Italiana sound like?

An eclectic blend of disco, jazz, and pop that showcases Mina's powerful voice and innovative arrangements. Rooted in jazz and rock & roll.

What makes Italiana by Mina notable?

This album is significant not only for its commercial success in Italy but also for its influence on the Italian pop landscape during the early 1980s. It features tracks that blend various genres, contributing to Mina's status as a pioneer of fusion in popular music and solidifying her legacy as a timeless artist. By the time 'Italiana' was released in 1982, Mina was already an established icon in Italian music, known for her genre-bending style. This album came after a prolific period in the 1970s that included several successful records and marked Mina's continued evolution as an artist willing to experiment with contemporary sounds.

Who is Italiana for?

Italiana works well if you're into eclectic mix for diverse moods, fragmented pacing encourages exploration and playful tunes for social gatherings.

How many songs are on Italiana?

Italiana has 18 tracks.

Tracklist

18 tracks

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Magica follia Standout
  • 2 Il cigno dell'amore Standout
  • 3 Perfetto non so
  • 4 Per averti qui
  • 5 Ti dimentichi di Maria
  • 6 Già visto
  • 7 Morirò per te
  • 8 Que será
  • 9 Sapori di civiltà

Disc 2

  • 1 Mi piace tanto la gente
  • 2 Sweet Transvestite Standout
  • 3 Senza fiato
  • 4 La vita vuota
  • 5 Marrakesh
  • 6 It's Your Move
  • 7 Musica d'Argentina
  • 8 Caro qualcuno
  • 9 Oggi è nero

Release Date

November 1, 1982

Genre

disco, jazz

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Artist Origin

Kingdom of Italy