2024 was a rewarding year for Caselli. In the spring, she was named a Knight of Labor, and in the fall, she received the Tenco Award for her contributions to the cultural sector. She made her Sanremo debut in 1966, not yet twenty years old, with Nessuno mi può giudicare, a distinctly “generational” song in the years leading up to 1968. She went on to enjoy one success after another, remaining in the limelight as one of the leading names in Italian music. Then, still very much in the spotlight, she stepped away from her successful path to move to the other side of the fence, joining those whose job it was to discover such songs. If they had the right instinct, they would find, produce, and promote them. This choice surprised many at the time, but over the years it has proven a deeply rewarding one, giving us a […]