Lucio Dalla: Italy's Voice Abroad Remembered a Decade After Death

Ten years after the death of Lucio Dalla in Montreux, the Italian cantautore is remembered as the voice of Italy abroad. His songs evoked nostalgia for beaches, pinball machines, and motor scooters in the north, while in the south he sang against the oppressive mood of the terrorism years. Dalla wrote one of his greatest hits while mechanics repaired his boat. The article reflects on Italy's current lack of summer hits, contrasting with Dalla's enduring legacy.