Zucchero, pseudonym of Adelmo Fornaciari (Roncocesi, September 25, 1955), is an Italian singer-songwriter and musician, sometimes mentioned as Zucchero Fornaciari or Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari.

Counted among the leading exponents of the blues in Italy, over a career spanning more than 30 years he has enjoyed considerable commercial success, selling more than 60 million records between albums and singles; his world tours and frequent collaborations with internationally established artists-such as Andrea Bocelli, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Miles Davis, B.B. King, Luciano Pavarotti, Sting and Paul Young-have contributed considerably to extend his popularity beyond Italian borders.

Stylistically, the Emilian singer-songwriter’s musical production is characterized by an original synthesis of the Mediterranean melodic tradition with elements derived from blues, gospel and soul, genres typical of the southern United States of America.

His work has earned him numerous awards, including the Tenco Lifetime Achievement Award, two World Music Awards, six IFPI Platinum Europe Awards, a Grammy nomination and the honor of commendatore dell’Ordine al merito della Repubblica Italiana.

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