Genoa's New Wave of Singer-Songwriters: Olly and the Rise of the Nuova Scuola Genovese

Genoa is witnessing a transformative evolution in its singer-songwriter scene, transitioning from the 1960s 'scuola genovese'—which included notable figures like Gino Paoli, Luigi Tenco, Umberto Bindi, Bruno Lauzi, and Fabrizio De André—to contemporary urban pop and rap. This shift is captured in the 2021 docufilm 'La nuova scuola genovese.' Prominent new artists are Olly (Federico Olivieri, born 2001), who triumphed at Sanremo Giovani in December 2022 and participated in 2023; Bresh (Andrea Brasi, born 1996), recognized for 'Guasto d'amore'; Tedua (Mario Molinari, born 1994), with his six-times platinum album 'La Divina Commedia'; Disme (Andrew Majuri, born 1993), and Alfa (Andrea De Filippi, born 2000). Annalisa (Annalisa Scarrone, born 1985) stands out as the most certified female artist of 2024. Additionally, the band Ex-Otago, established in 2002, merges indie pop with the essence of Genoese culture.