From Italy With Love
From Italy to Australia
Carlotta Centanni (also known as Charlie) is an accomplished singer, songwriter and recording artist from Rome. She is the granddaughter of Armandino Zingone who performed with the legendary Renato Carosone during ‘La Dolce Vita’ the golden age of Italian music.
Carlotta launched her music career in 2001 and quickly became a popular fixture on the Rome jazz scene with highly acclaimed shows at La Palma Jazz amongst many others. She had the pleasure of working with many talented musicians; including Eric Daniel, Andrea Pagani, Stefano Malatesta, Renato Gattone, Lino Patruno, Bob Masala and Stefano Senesi.
Performing in Australia
In 2008 Carlotta migrated to Australia and has performed across Sydney’s live music venues; including Foundry616, Venue505, The Basement, The Vanguard and Sydney Opera House. She has worked for Australian music legend Don Spencer and has been the presenter and a judge for the international Emergenza Music Festival at The Metro Theatre in Sydney.
Carlotta has released three studio albums; Respiro in 2010 and Rome to the Land of Australia in 2017 and Speak Love recorded in Rome in 2022 which is a collaboration with her Italian band who are considered to be amongst Italy’s finest musician.
“When I sing my music I reveal the story of my life and a little piece of my heart”
Style of Music
Carlotta’s voice has been described as “sophisticated, powerful and smoother than silk”. She is known for the deep colour of her voice and for her heartfelt and soulful performances. Her style has even been compared to the iconic Italian Superstar, Mina Mazzini.
“Carlotta sings with her heart, captivating her audience and catapulting them into her world”