Andrea Di Giovanni | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 25, 1994 Rome, Italy |
| Alma mater | BIMM Institute |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Website | andreadigiovanni |
Andrea Di Giovanni is an Italian singer-songwriter and pop musician based in London. [1]
Andrea Di Giovanni | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 25, 1994 Rome, Italy |
| Alma mater | BIMM Institute |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Website | andreadigiovanni |
Andrea Di Giovanni is an Italian singer-songwriter and pop musician based in London. [1]
Di Giovanni was born in Rome on June 25, 1994. [2] [3] Growing up in Italy, the strict environment limited their ability to express their sexuality and identity. They began taking piano lessons at age 3 singing lessons at age 8. [4] Di Giovanni left Christianity at age 17. [5] At age 19, they moved to London and enrolled at the BIMM Institute, where they felt more able to express their queer identity. [1] [5]
Di Giovanni's debut EP, Permission, was released in May 2019, featuring the lead single "Forbidden Love", which honors Sylvia Rivera and other LGBTQ activists. [6]
Di Giovanni released their debut album, Rebel, on March 26, 2021. [7] [4] The launch was preceded by the release of several singles, including "Stand Up and "Miracle". [8]
Di Giovanni is gender-fluid, [9] and uses he/him, she/her, and they/them.
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