Joe Barbieri

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Joe Barbieri has established himself as an exceptional artist who has found his own way beyond the mainstream. His career began under the direction of Pino Daniele, and in 2004 he released his first album In Parole Povere. With a unique blend of jazz and classical songwriting, he won the hearts of critics and audiences alike.

Barbieri's international success continued with the 2009 album Maison Maravilha, which won the Lunezia Prize for its poetic lyrics, among others. Songs such as "Normalmente" and "Malegría", a duet with Omara Portuondo, established him as a master of soulful ballads. The album was released worldwide and led to numerous concerts, including an acclaimed live album.

His work Respiro (2012), a mixture of bossa-nova-like sounds and Neapolitan tradition, brought Barbieri to international stages from Tokyo to Paris. Other notable projects followed, including the tribute album Chet Lives! (2013) in honor of Chet Baker and Cosmonauta Da Appartamento (2015), an album about travel that drew in fans from all over the world.
His latest work Vulío (2024) is an intimate homage to the great Neapolitan musical tradition, accompanied by chamber music and two guitars.