Jalisse
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Jalisse is an Italian
musical duo consisting of Alessandra Drusian and Fabio Ricci, who have been performing together for 14 years, and are still active.
Alessandra is a popular star in TV music and variety shows like Gran Premio, Luna di Miele and Bellezze al Bagno, and sings with top bands.
Fabio had his first album in 1987 with the band Vox Populi.
In 1997 Jalisse won the Sanremo Music Festival
with Fiumi di parole
(Rivers Of Words) and went on to represent Italy
at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997
, where they reached a very respectable 4th place with 114 points. (The failure of the admittedly strong entry was used as one of the reasons for Italy withdrawing from subsequent Contests, 1998-2010.) Jalisse applied to represent San Marino
at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
but were not chosen.
In 2004, she released the single 6 Desiderio that was innovatively promoted: it became the soundtrack of a Roman Taxi
company that inserted their voices and the bridge of the song in the call-center in addition to a one month promotion in 70 vehicles. Poet and friend Norman Zoia came up with the statement "A taxi called desire" which contributed to the naming of the "Taxi Music dei Jalisse" enterprise.
In the spring of 2005, the album "Siedi e ascolta" (Sit and Listen), along with the Siebenpunkt.com's release of "Edel," was released in Germany
, Switzerland
, and ustria]. It contained two unedited songs, and a few completely revised songs from the previous album including aSspanish version of "Fiumi di parole", titled "Rios de palabras", which was dedicated to her South American fans. In Sweden, they win 3rd place in an international competition, the "Baltic Song Contest" in Karlshamn.
Their performances around Italy (Localitour of Italy) also became an occasion to promote cultural tourism for places where the performances took place, like the Region Lazio in 2004 and 2005.
February 1, 2006 they presented at the Farnesina ( MFA), in the presence of Minister Gianfranco Fini
. They presented their new 'Faith in love (Peter loves Halima) for peace in the world with respect to religion and personal belief. The lyrics were the work of the Italian ancestry Iraqi
writer Younis Tawfik, a member of the there Islamic in Italy. The message was posted to embassies worldwide by Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
, the President of the Italian Republic
, to the highest Italian authorities and Pope Benedict XVI
. On March 28th 2006 they were received by Rabbi
Chief Riccardo Di Segni
of Jewish Community of Rome .
The Art is Life is their show, set up together with other artists from Province of Treviso
. It aims to show an alternative way of doing television
, launching peace
and social messages, and recalling the fundamental values of the family as the basis of life.
The 2006 tour group (Localitour d'Italia 2006) started from Oderzo May 26. In autumn
the tour was interrupted due to the singer's second pregnancy.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
musical duo consisting of Alessandra Drusian and Fabio Ricci, who have been performing together for 14 years, and are still active.
Alessandra is a popular star in TV music and variety shows like Gran Premio, Luna di Miele and Bellezze al Bagno, and sings with top bands.
Fabio had his first album in 1987 with the band Vox Populi.
In 1997 Jalisse won the Sanremo Music Festival
Festival della canzone italiana
The Festival della canzone italiana di Sanremo is a popular Italian song contest, held annually in the city of Sanremo, in Italy, and consisting of a competition amongst previously unreleased songs...
with Fiumi di parole
Fiumi Di Parole
"Fiumi di parole" is a song by Italian duo Jalisse, made up of Alessandra Drusian and Fabio Ricci. The song was the winner of the Sanremo Music Festival in Sanremo, Italy, and later went on to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 in Dublin, Ireland, being the last Italian entry in...
(Rivers Of Words) and went on to represent Italy
Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest
Italy participated in the Eurovision Song Contest frequently from 1956 to 1997. It was one of only seven countries that competed at the very first contest...
at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997
Eurovision Song Contest 1997
The Eurovision Song Contest 1997, was the 42nd Eurovision Song Contest and it was held at the Point Theatre Dublin, Ireland, on 3 May 1997. Boyzone member Ronan Keating and Carrie Crowley were the presenters of the show....
, where they reached a very respectable 4th place with 114 points. (The failure of the admittedly strong entry was used as one of the reasons for Italy withdrawing from subsequent Contests, 1998-2010.) Jalisse applied to represent San Marino
San Marino
San Marino, officially the Republic of San Marino , is a state situated on the Italian Peninsula on the eastern side of the Apennine Mountains. It is an enclave surrounded by Italy. Its size is just over with an estimated population of over 30,000. Its capital is the City of San Marino...
at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
but were not chosen.
The return of Jalisse
In 2001/2002 Alessandra debuted as an actress in the musical "Emotions" under the direction of Sergio Japino. Her husband, meanwhile, decided to leave the singing entirely to her and dedicate himself to their small label,Tregatti productions and printed music.In 2004, she released the single 6 Desiderio that was innovatively promoted: it became the soundtrack of a Roman Taxi
Taxicab
A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice...
company that inserted their voices and the bridge of the song in the call-center in addition to a one month promotion in 70 vehicles. Poet and friend Norman Zoia came up with the statement "A taxi called desire" which contributed to the naming of the "Taxi Music dei Jalisse" enterprise.
In the spring of 2005, the album "Siedi e ascolta" (Sit and Listen), along with the Siebenpunkt.com's release of "Edel," was released in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, and ustria]. It contained two unedited songs, and a few completely revised songs from the previous album including aSspanish version of "Fiumi di parole", titled "Rios de palabras", which was dedicated to her South American fans. In Sweden, they win 3rd place in an international competition, the "Baltic Song Contest" in Karlshamn.
Their performances around Italy (Localitour of Italy) also became an occasion to promote cultural tourism for places where the performances took place, like the Region Lazio in 2004 and 2005.
February 1, 2006 they presented at the Farnesina ( MFA), in the presence of Minister Gianfranco Fini
Gianfranco Fini
Gianfranco Fini is an Italian politician, President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, leader of the center-right Future and Freedom party, and the former leader of the conservative National Alliance and the post-fascist Italian Social Movement...
. They presented their new 'Faith in love (Peter loves Halima) for peace in the world with respect to religion and personal belief. The lyrics were the work of the Italian ancestry Iraqi
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
writer Younis Tawfik, a member of the there Islamic in Italy. The message was posted to embassies worldwide by Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
dr. Carlo Azeglio Ciampi is an Italian politician and banker. He was the 73rd Prime Minister of Italy from 1993 to 1994 and was the tenth President of the Italian Republic from 1999 to 2006...
, the President of the Italian Republic
President of the Italian Republic
The President of the Italian Republic is the head of state of Italy and, as such, is intended to represent national unity and guarantee that Italian politics comply with the Constitution. The president's term of office lasts for seven years....
, to the highest Italian authorities and Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
. On March 28th 2006 they were received by Rabbi
Rabbi
In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...
Chief Riccardo Di Segni
Riccardo di Segni
Riccardo Di Segni is the chief rabbi of Rome.A specialist in diagnostic radiology, he is descended from three generations of rabbis. He completed his rabbinical studies in 1973 and was elected chief rabbi of Rome in 2001....
of Jewish Community of Rome .
The Art is Life is their show, set up together with other artists from Province of Treviso
Province of Treviso
The Province of Treviso is a province in the Veneto region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Treviso.The province has an area of 2,477 km², and a total population of 886.886 . There are 95 municipalities in the province .-Municipalities:-External links:*...
. It aims to show an alternative way of doing television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
, launching peace
Peace
Peace is a state of harmony characterized by the lack of violent conflict. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility, peace also suggests the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the...
and social messages, and recalling the fundamental values of the family as the basis of life.
The 2006 tour group (Localitour d'Italia 2006) started from Oderzo May 26. In autumn
Autumn
Autumn is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer into winter usually in September or March when the arrival of night becomes noticeably earlier....
the tour was interrupted due to the singer's second pregnancy.