Secondo Casadei

Secondo Casadei
Background information
Birth name Aurelio Casadei
Also known as Secondo Casadei
Born (1906-04-01)April 1, 1906
Sant'Angelo di Gatteo, Italy
Died November 19, 1971(1971-11-19) (aged 65)
Forlimpopoli (Italy)
Genres Liscio
Occupation(s) Musician, violinist, composer, arranger, bandleader
Instruments Violin
Years active 1924-1970
Labels Casadei Sonora
Website www.secondocasadei.it

Aurelio Casadei, aka Secondo Casadei (April 1, 1906 – November 19, 1971) was an Italian musician, violinist, arranger, composer and bandleader.

He is considered the most important exponent of liscio [1] (literally "smooth") name given to an Italian style of dance and folk music born in Emilia-Romagna.

He is best known for being the author of the famous popular song Romagna mia.

References

  1. "Italian Dictionary Garzanti". Garzanti linguisitca. Garzanti Editore. Retrieved May 18, 2016.


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