As we look back on the vibrant music scene of the past couple of years, one unforgettable highlight was the spectacular performance by Italian blues-rock sensation, Zucchero “Sugar” Fornaciari. On April 23rd, this Grammy-nominated artist, renowned as one of Europe’s best-selling artists, graced the stage at the iconic Madison Square Garden. Zucchero shared the spotlight with an impressive lineup of artists including the likes of Sting, Nile Rodgers, Chris Botti, and many others. This blog post takes you back to that epic night, the continued success of Zucchero’s career, and his exploration of American music roots with his recent studio album, ‘La Sesiรณn Cubana’.
Zucchero, the Italian Blues-Rock Maestro
With a storied career spanning four decades, Zucchero has sold over 50 million albums globally, recording and touring with a diverse array of musicians. Heavily influenced by American blues, soul, and rock, his performances at venues like The Royal Albert Hall in London, the Kremlin in Moscow, and Carnegie Hall in New York have left indelible marks on the music industry.
The ‘La Sesiรณn Cubana’ Journey
Known for his musical wanderlust, Zucchero’s ‘La Sesiรณn Cubana’ project saw him realise a long-held dream of recording in Cuba with Havana’s finest musicians. Featuring seven brand-new songs, and six newly arranged versions of Zucchero’s European hits, each song was recorded virtually live in the studio to ensure the thrill of improvisation.
La Sesiรณn Cubana U.S. Tour Dates
In addition to the studio album, Manhattan Records released a deluxe CD/DVD version with a two-hour Live in Havana DVD. The U.S. leg of the ‘La Sesiรณn Cubana’ tour was a resounding success, with performances in cities such as Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Boston, New York, and Miami, among others.
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