And ten for Calogero ! Adored by the French public, the 53-year-old singer takes the plunge on the cover of his new album “X”, which arrives just one year after “AMOUR” (83,000 sales). If he engages with social issues such as the fate of migrants through the superb duet “Take my hand”, which he shares with Sopranothe artist takes care to bring a glimmer of hope to his record. “ I have a natural optimism, I have always tried to bounce back. I think it comes from my encounter with music when I was a teenager. With her, I understood that I could do anything. It allowed me to meet people, go to new cities, earn a living, while I was an apprentice plumber or babysitter » he deciphers in the pages of 7 Days TVkeen to transform his music into a collective experience.
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“I liked the idea of singing together”
Throughout his new compositions, Calogero collaborates with Paul Ecole, Carla Bruni, Ibrahim Maalouf but also, and this is a nice surprise, his daughter Nina! Aged 20, the eldest daughter of the rocker, father of four children, studied drama in New York before returning to France to chart her own course. Having already appeared on stage alongside him during his last tour, Nina agreed to record the duet “In harmony” at the request of her father. “ It’s me [qui lui ai proposé cette collaboration] because I like his voice. And I liked the idea of singing together, like Frank Sinatra with his daughter Nancy. Nina is already in a very artistic universe, she puts together little films with pieces of string. She is making her way as an actress and as a singer. I let her do it… » says Calogero, proud to mix his voice with his on this touching title depicting their own relationship and love for music.
“You are naturally an artist”
« Nina is her father at the same age! » jokes Eric Lopez, the artistic director of Calogero, in the pages of Galaof which the artist and his daughter are on the cover. The opportunity to learn that Calogero dedicated a disc to Nina… “ Even if I don’t mention your first names, you each inspired an album. Your birth inspired the title “La Bienvenue” and the album “3”, in 2004. That of Romy, the album “Pomme C” (2007). That of Pio, the album “Les Feux d’artifice” (2014). That of Rita, the album “Liberté Chérie” (2017). The song “Marie” is another nod to my grandmother and your mothers. But the four of us communicate a lot on a daily basis, right? I try to speak with each of you. It makes family gatherings more peaceful and joyful. » he confides to his daughter in an interview that is all the more rare because he is usually very modest about his private life.
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Mastering the piano, Nina Maurici will be on stage with Calogero during his next concerts in the Zénith, which will last until December. What advice does he have for her? “ You, Nina, are naturally artistic. This environment is full of ego. I encouraged you not to compare yourself to others, nor to let yourself be put down. You have to build a shell “. At the same time, the young artist, who has already directed a short film called “Lola”, will be starring in the French mini-series “Les Disparues de la gare” with Camille Razat, Hugo Becker and Patrick Timsit. Broadcast planned on Disney+ in early 2025!
