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Carlo Orsi had the opportunity to photograph Mina during the early years of her career, creating a historical record of inestimable value. These photographs capture the first moments in the rise of one of the greatest icons of Italian music, offering an intimate and authentic glimpse into the making of a legend. The images not only depict a young Mina at the beginning of her artistic journey, but also constitute a valuable cultural record, preserving a pivotal era in the history of Italian music. Through these photographs, we are able to relive the first steps of an extraordinary talent who would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of music.
Mina (stage name of Anna Maria Mazzini) is one of the most iconic and influential Italian singers in the history of Italian music. Born in 1940, she rose to fame in the 1960s thanks to her powerful and versatile voice, capable of spanning pop, jazz, light music, and even opera. Known as "the Tiger of Cremona," the city where she grew up, Mina is celebrated for her charismatic stage presence and for revolutionizing the female image in Italian music with her bold and modern style. She has recorded over 1,500 songs, and many of her tracks have become timeless classics. Over the years, her charm and strong personality also made her a true style icon: Mina appeared in several fashion editorials for major Italian magazines, further cementing her status beyond the music world. In 1978, she chose to retire from public performances, yet she has continued to record and release new albums regularly.
Carlo Orsi had the opportunity to photograph Mina during the early years of her career, creating a historical record of inestimable value. These photographs capture the first moments in the rise of one of the greatest icons of Italian music, offering an intimate and authentic glimpse into the making of a legend. The images not only depict a young Mina at the beginning of her artistic journey, but also constitute a valuable cultural record, preserving a pivotal era in the history of Italian music. Through these photographs, we are able to relive the first steps of an extraordinary talent who would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of music.
Mina (stage name of Anna Maria Mazzini) is one of the most iconic and influential Italian singers in the history of Italian music. Born in 1940, she rose to fame in the 1960s thanks to her powerful and versatile voice, capable of spanning pop, jazz, light music, and even opera. Known as "the Tiger of Cremona," the city where she grew up, Mina is celebrated for her charismatic stage presence and for revolutionizing the female image in Italian music with her bold and modern style. She has recorded over 1,500 songs, and many of her tracks have become timeless classics. Over the years, her charm and strong personality also made her a true style icon: Mina appeared in several fashion editorials for major Italian magazines, further cementing her status beyond the music world. In 1978, she chose to retire from public performances, yet she has continued to record and release new albums regularly.
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