Andrea Di Giovanni

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Andrea Di Giovanni
Born (1994-06-25) June 25, 1994 (age 29)
Rome, Italy
Alma mater BIMM Institute
OccupationMusician
Website andreadigiovanni.it

Andrea Di Giovanni is an Italian singer-songwriter and pop musician based in London. [1]

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Early life and education

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]

Career

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]

Personal life

Di Giovanni is gender-fluid, [9] and uses he/him, she/her, and they/them.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

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