Carmen Consoli

Carmen Consoli
Consoli at the 2010 Giffoni Film Festival
Background information
Birth nameCarmen Carla Consoli
Born (1974-09-04) 4 September 1974
Catania, Italy
OriginSan Giovanni la Punta, Italy
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • guitarist
Years active1995–present
LabelsPolyGram (1995—1999)
Universal (2000—present)
Websitewww.carmenconsoli.it

Carmen Carla Consoli OMRI (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkarmeŋ ˈkɔnsoli]; born 4 September 1974) is an Italian singer-songwriter. Described as 'a remarkable combination of rocker and intellectual', she has released 11 studio albums, one greatest hits, one soundtrack album, two live albums, four video album and 33 singles, selling 2 million copies in Italy, certified by M&D and FIMI with a multiplatinum disc, 11 platinum and two gold certifications.

She earned three nominations at the Sanremo Music Festival, one Targa Tenco, one Lunezia Award, seven Italian, Wind & Music Awards, one Telegatto, one David di Donatello, and two Nastri d'Argento, as well as several other awards. In 2012 Consoli has been appointed as a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.