Aurelio Casadei, known as Secondo Casadei (1 April 1906 – 19 November 1971) was an Italian musician, violinist, arranger, composer and bandleader. He is considered the most important exponent of liscio (literally "smooth"), an Italian style of dance and folk music born in Emilia-Romagna.[1]

Secondo Casadei
Background information
Birth nameAurelio Casadei
Also known asSecondo Casadei
Born(1906-04-01)1 April 1906
Sant'Angelo di Gatteo, Italy
Died19 November 1971(1971-11-19) (aged 65)
Forlimpopoli, Italy
GenresLiscio
Occupation(s)Musician, violinist, composer, arranger, bandleader
Instrument(s)Violin
Years active1924–1970
LabelsCasadei Sonora
Websitewww.secondocasadei.it

Casadei is best known for being the author of the famous popular song "Romagna mia". His nephew is the musician and composer Raoul Casadei.

External links edit

  • [1] Raoul Casadei - ROMAGNA MIA (Video Ufficiale + Testo)


References edit

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