Simona Molinari

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Simona Molinari
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Simona Molinari performing in Lanciano, Abruzzo on 28 November 2012
Background information
Birth nameSimona Molinari
Born (1983-02-23) 23 February 1983 (age 41)
Naples, Italy
Genres Jazz, pop, swing, bossa nova
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2005–present
Labels Univervsal, Warner
Website www.simonamolinari.it

Simona Molinari (born 23 February 1983) is an Italian jazz music singer. She performed at the Sanremo Music Festival 2009 her song "Egocentrica". Shortly after, she released the album of the same name. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

YearAwardNominationWorkResult
2009Mogol AwardBest Lyrics [7] "Egocentrica"Nominated
2009Lunezia AwardLunezia Award "New Stars" [8] EgocentricaWon
2010Wind Music AwardsSpecial Award FIMI-PMI-AFI for Best Young Talent [9] HerselfWon
2010Lunezia AwardJazz Award [10] HerselfWon

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