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There are two prominent artists named Mango.
In the sun-kissed hills of Italy, a musical talent was born. Antonio Mango, known simply as Mango, was a singer-songwriter with a voice as sweet as the juiciest mango. With a career spanning over three decades, Mango left an indelible mark on the music world. Let's take a stroll through his discography, a treasure trove of hits that will leave you craving for more.
| Year | Album Title | Key Notes | |------|-------------|------------| | 1976 | La mia ragazza è un gran caldo | Debut album; funk and pop-rock influences | | 1979 | Arlecchino | More mature songwriting | | 1982 | È proprio così | First major commercial steps | | 1985 | Australia | Breakthrough album; includes the hit "Oro" | | 1986 | Oro | International success; title track is a classic | | 1988 | Adesso | Features "Tu pioggia, io mattino" | | 1990 | Sirtaki | Mediterranean and folk influences | | 1992 | Come l’acqua | Contains "Mediterraneo" | | 1994 | Mango (also known as Mango (Che amore sia) ) | Highly acclaimed; includes "Bella d’estate" | | 1997 | Credo | Spiritual and introspective themes | | 2002 | Disincanto | Return to pop-rock sound | | 2004 | Ti porto in Africa | World music and African rhythms | | 2007 | L’alba delle false ideologie | Complex, poetic lyrics | | 2011 | La terra degli aquiloni | Last studio album released during his lifetime | | 2015 | L’amore è sottile | Posthumous release; unfinished tracks completed by his family and collaborators |
Mango's catalog includes many compilations; the most authoritative are:
Mango’s complete discography spans nearly four decades, blending Mediterranean passion with introspective poetry. From his prog-folk roots to his mature, world-influenced pop, he remains a beloved figure in Italian music. For collectors and fans, the essential studio albums are Australia , Oro , Sirtaki , Disincanto , and the final L'amore è sottile .
His final studio projects, which refined his "atmospheric" sound.