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Jovanotti is probably the biggest pop star you’ve never heard of, unless of course you happen to be Italian. Over the years, he's evolved into an Italian Bruce Springsteen or Bono - an iconic pop star who takes on issues from AIDS to poverty in Africa. Back home, he sells out stadiums and churns out number one hits like L'ombelico del mondo.
We caught up with Jovanotti on his first trip to San Francisco, where he played the Stern Grove Festival, a long-running series of free summer concerts.
Now on "Quick Hits," Jovanotti sings some impromptu ballads and tells Marco Werman about bicycling through Iran. Discover Jovanotti, and don't miss our backstage slide show by Yuli Weeks and a fan's appreciation by Italian journalist Carola Mamberto.
Don't miss other Quick Hits starring Dengue Fever, Charles Bradley & Sharon Jones, Helene Grimaud, Jovanotti, KT Tunstall, Meklit Hadero, Ozomatli, and Seu Jorge. For more info visit the Sound Tracks website.
Quick Hits: Jovanotti
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Sunday in the Park with Jovanotti
Jovanotti Performs "L’Ombelico del Mondo”
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Gimme Five, Jovanotti
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Quick Hit: “Dove Ho Visto Te” by Jovanotti
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Quick Hits: Jovanotti - Full Curator's Note
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Italian pop superstar Jovanotti performs his hit song, the dance party anthem known as "L'Ombelico del Mondo" or "The Bellybutton of the World," at San Francisco’s Stern Grove Festival. Jovanotti’s song is certainly a celebration of Italy, but it's also a shout-out to cultures from all over the world. Play it loud.
A tireless performer, Jovanotti roams the stage and plunges into the crowd during his performance. He then caps it with a duet with Liliana Saumet, the lead singer of Columbian band Estereo.
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