Giacomo Rondinella, a
popular singer of Neapolitan ballads in the 1940s who made the
first recording in 1951 of Malafemmena, the moody hit written by
Totò, has died in Rome at age 91, his family said Thursday.
Born in the Sicilian city of Messina on August 30, 1923,
Rondinella was also a successful actor, with Carosello
Napoletano directed by Ettore Giannini among his film
appearances.
"Another historic voice of the music of our city has fallen
silent," Naples Mayor Luigi De Magistris said in his tribute to
the renowned crooner.
"Rondinella was a great performer of the classic songs of
our city".
"His voice stirred emotions among many generations of
Neapolitans and millions of our fellow citizens around the
world".
"He was one of the last grand old men of Neapolitan song".
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