Stefano is a singer, songwriter and piano virtuoso who fuses soul, pop and classical for and enthralling musical journey.
The talented songwriter’s music is marked by hope, love and connection in the aim to heal.
Born in Soveria Mannelli, Italy, Stefano took to music at an early age and began classical piano training at age seven. He quickly gained notoriety by performing on popular Italian TV shows, and since then has collaborated with famed songwriters, as well as the famed director Franco Zeffirelli. Honing his craft further, the musician and singer has ultimately composed and scored motion picture soundtracks under the guidance of award-winning filmmaker Jamal Joseph.
2019 marked the beginning of his solo project, when Stefano began collaborating with famed producer Chico Bennett (Madonna, Lady Gaga, The Killers, Prince). His debut single “Prayer” highlights the songwriter’s warm and confessional vocals brimming with such passion, and yet such delicate vibrato tones.
Stefano’s otherworldly vocal delivery glides with memorable melodies over intimate piano. The moving lyrics detail the act of loving again after hardship and disconnection. With comparisons to Sam Smith, Andrea Bocelli, and Michael Bublé, “Prayer” marked a graceful and exciting debut for this generational artist on the rise.
In Stefano’s upcoming single “We Are The Power,” the songwriter invites us all to take part in healing the world together. The glorious composition features soulful vocals, a soaring melody, and a vivacious chorus complete with a gospel choir for a most heartfelt demonstration of love, optimism, and vitality.
Stefano confides, “It is a song that describes the importance of every person’s mission to use their individual gifts to unify the world in harmony and peace.”
After almost two years of collective hardship and widespread disease, “We Are The Power” is the perfect anthem to inspire bright beginnings for the new year ahead.
Stefano aims to bring people together through the power of music. By sharing his gifts, he empowers others to do the same.
“Music is made to heal your soul. People find commonality in the music they listen to and every song has the right time and place for each of its listeners.”
How did Covid affect you and how did you bounce back?
In March of 2020, we were set to release my first American EP and the world stopped with Covid-19. Coming out of the first major wave of the pandemic, I wanted to release a single that really addressed the times we are in and to inspire everyone to use our power to make things better….. that was the genesis for “We Are The Power”
Tell us about this track
The times we are living drove the timing and ultimately, the finished state of “We Are The Power” and video. I know we can all be inspired and I know that working together we are all so powerful. I felt tired of listening to all of the bad news on TV. I also felt that in such a fragile historical moment, that had been silenced to a degree. In my opinion, music was not being used for the purpose of healing and inspiration, and this need drove our thoughts in writing “We Are The Power”.
What is the achievement or moment in your career you are the most proud of and why?
The 1998 Children’s song, “Batti 5”, featured on TV show Zecchino d’Oro that was picked up by UNICEF and featured at the Pope John Paul II’s Jubilee in 2000.
I was also honored to be part of the creation of “Con Te”, sung by Sergio Sylvestre at the 2017 San Remo Music Festival.
What is your creative process like?
I begin with hands on the piano and create a melody. Once I have the idea of the melody, I hum or use random sounds to understand how I want the lyrics to fit into the composition. During the writing sessions, we come up with the perfect words, layer them into the song, and then I work with the producer to complete the project. This is how we made “We Are The Power” and this is my most commonly used process. From time to time, my friend and lyricist, John Smallwood, will send me an idea and I compose the music around what he sends. I find both processes fun and always productive.
