Simone Carbonara

About Simone Carbonara

Simone Carbonara born in Genoa, Italy in 1983, I started my career at the age of fourteen, following my father's footsteps, performing as a singer in the most prestigious resorts and hotels in the Eastern Ligurian Riviera, in France Cote d'Azur and in North Italy Cortina, Cervinia and Madonna di Campiglio with a repertoire of classical American jazz and Soul music.
At the age of eighteen I moved to Milan where, for three years, I attended the Milan’s Academy for the Arts “(expired link). Music Arts Show”, one of the most prestigious and comprehensive Italian Academy of Musical, Under the guidance of various teachers among them Alice Ricciardi I learned about singing, dancing and theatre, as well as playing the piano and the guitar.
During my artistic career I have performed many times with the singer Neffa: as a chorister in the major Italian cities during his summer tours, at live events and in various television programs and Radio Talk show “Festival Bar - Video ITALIA - (expired link). - RTL Summer Tour”and broadcast live from Monaco for “RDS”.
Since 2005 I am working on a variety of projects in cooperation with “Radio 105” and “Radio Monte Carlo” for the production of radio jingles - Recently I have been chosen to attend the television show “Italialand”, a program that is broadcasted on TV Channel LA7, directed by Maurizio Crozza, where I performed as a singer and actor as well, in two of the their most popular comic comedies.
In Milano, at The Scimmie, a jazz bar famous for its music, I sang with the “Nu Gospel Choir and the Joyful Noiz” Choir, a live show created and directed by vocalist Stefano de Maco, with songs taken from the traditional repertoire of spirituals, gospel and electronic-funk music.
At the Teatro Dal Verme, in Milan I performed in the concert "The Passion Of Peoples" with the orchestra of “I Pomeriggi Musicali” directed by Bruno Santori, with musics and arrangements taken from the African culture.
Following these experiences in Milano, I joined the team of singers of the agency “Selection”, performing as a dancer and singer in various productions inspired by the American Musicals, on board the fleets of “Costa CrocIere - Costa Cruises Lines”.
Since 2011 I work with the agency “Camus” of Torre del Greco, for whom I perform in various shows on board the MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship from “MSC Cruises” with a classical repertoire together with international group of artists.
In 2012, together with the record label "1st Pop" in Verona, takes part in the Sanremo music workshop area, which allows access to the prestigious event of the “Festival di Sanremo”, with the new song "Non Smetter Di Ballare". The following year he released his second single "Qui Per Sempre" broadcast on nationwide radio and available on iTunes.
My original passion for jazz and Swing has found its realization in occasion of the encounter with the Maestro Nando de Luca, with whom I have realized a project that sees us together in the Show and DVD "On Broadway". From here, the idea of a new musical “SWING WITH ME”, that allows me to range,vocally speaking, in the wonderful world of swing.
In 2014 I participate to the famous italian charity show "30 Ore Per La Vita", conducted by Lorella Cuccarini and Marco Columbro, together with the singer Mimma Barra perform a Broadway medley. In one of the seven nights of the show I sung with Arianna Bergamaschi, the Italian protagonist of the musical "Beauty and the Beast" singing the song who give the title to the show.
In 2015 I have the opportunity to perform for the Openings of the new fashion brand Twinset all over Europe and Italy; singing a new repertuar of songs and style, with mashups of new hits mixed with old traditional Soul and R&B music.
Also in 2015 I start the project of a new band called Mister Funk with Marco Belli ((expired link)) - Jerry Santonocito (Drums) - Rocco Costarelli (Bass). A journey through the black funky music of 70’s, singing immortal songs of artist like Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Gino Vannelli and many more.
In December 2015 I worked as Leading Singer at “Circus Conelli” in Zurich with a live orchestra. A big production who sees me singing and dancing a different repertoire from the newest pop song to the old style of quartet singer such as Four Tops and Temptations.
In 2016 returns, after nine years of absence, in Japan on board of Asuka II, the best Japanese luxury Cruise Company where he will performing in the show on board accompanied by a big band of eight elements.