Secondo Casadei
Aurelio Casadei, known as Secondo Casadei (1 April 1906 – 19 November 1971) was an Italian musician, violinist, arranger, composer and bandleader.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Aurelio Casadei |
| Also known as | Secondo Casadei |
| Born | 1 April 1906 Sant'Angelo di Gatteo, Italy |
| Died | 19 November 1971 (aged 65) Forlimpopoli, Italy |
| Genres | Liscio |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, violinist, composer, arranger, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Violin |
| Years active | 1924–1970 |
| Labels | Casadei Sonora |
| Website | www.secondocasadei.it |
He is considered the most important exponent of liscio (literally "smooth"), an Italian style of dance and folk music born in Emilia-Romagna.[1]
He is best known for being the author of the famous popular song Romagna mia.
His nephew is the musician and composer Raoul Casadei.
References
- "Italian Dictionary Garzanti". Garzanti linguisitca. Garzanti Editore. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
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