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Biografia
Federico Martello was born in Partinico (Palermo) on 1 June 1982. From an early age he showed a strong and innate sense for music and singing. He has a motor disability from birth and carries on and develops his great talent, pursuing his goals with stubbornness and great willpower. In 2001 he graduated as an accountant and commercial expert and began working in Palermo. In the same year he moved to Siena where he worked and attended the University. From 2003 to 2005 he attended the Accademia di Musica Diapason in Siena, a course in modern singing and jazz improvisation with the teacher Clara Cosci and participated in some concerts organized by the Academy in Piazza Salimbeni and Teatro Rozzi, as well as events and musical entertainment in Siena. It was in 2005 that Federico was admitted to Luca Jurman's Academy of Singing Vocal Classes in Milan practicing the study of vocal and breathing techniques (RPA). Having found work in Milan, he decides to move in order to better follow the singing academy, which he still attends, and then landed in the nearby and quieter city of Bergamo, where he now lives. From a technical vocal point of view, Federico is defined as a baritenor , even if his vocal imprint comes from a perfect fusion of the studies and settings of lyric, jazz improvisation and soul.
3rd place at the final of the Saint Vincent Festival with the Radio Award-E21 Network Award (20/05/2007)
Finalist of "Marcafestival 2007" in Treviso (3/11/2007)
Stage / Audition of the 50th Castrocaro Festival, History of Music and Improvisation Course held by M ° Prof. Elio Polizzi (July 2007)
Semifinalist of "Una Voce Per Sanremo" in October 2007
Third Prize to "The Voice", at Lian Club of Rome (8/12/2007). AntibeMusic has produced a compilation for the 13 finalists, with the songs interpreted in the competition.
"Celebrity-The Talent Show" hosted by Fabio Canino on SkyVivo, runner-up on SkyVivo on December 5th 2007
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Second Prize at "Vivere la Musica" in Stresa (VB) (29/11/2007).
Winner of "Io Canto" at the Francesco Cilea Theater in Reggio Calabria on Rai2. He wins an artistic promotion contract and press office in collaboration with the weekly Vero and an unpublished song written by Andrea Mingardi himself (28/11/2007).
Winner of the "Cantaticino" of Lugano organized by the Musical Study Center of Italian Switzerland (16/02/2008).
Tour of the 2008 Festival Show by Radio Birikina and Radio Bella and Monella with the unreleased song "Quel che sei" (music by D.Tartaglia, text by F. Martello and T.Compagnin).
Third Castelletto Prize - City of Mirano, published section (01/06/2008).
Presentation to the press and professionals of Valerio Merola's 2008 productions "Io Canto" and "Io Imito" (28/02/2008).
Semifinalist of the 2008 edition of the Castrocaro Terme Festival.
Winner of the 50th Edition of the "Festa degli Sconosciuti" by Teddy Reno - Songwriter Section (21/11/2008)
Third Prize at the 2009 Donida Prize - Milan with the unreleased song "Tell me about you" (09/05/2009).
Third prize to "A voice from Livenza - City of Sacile Award" (27/06/2008)
Third Prize at the Solarolo Song Festival - Unpublished section (06/09/2009).
Second Prize at the New York Italian Song Festival (12/09/2010).
Third Prize at the Faenza Pop Festival (02/07/2010).
Special Award of the Artistic Direction for the best interpretation and technique at the 52nd Castrocaro Terme Festival, broadcast live on Rai1.
Carpathia Rzeszow Festival Award (8 July 2012)
Second Prize at the International Pocket Songs Contest (25/02/2012).
2012: Special guest at the Festival of Songs USA at The Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn (NY). Second Prize of the International Songs Contest of New York. Guest of the Italy Gala of the Italian Wine and Food Institute in Manhattan. Special Guest at the tour of "Le Voci del futuro" from the Rai1 TV program "Ti lascio una canzone" with Antonella Clerici at the Copernicus Theater in Chicago, at the Foxwoods Theater in Connecticut, at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.
Just when his musical career had reached important milestones, in July 2012 Federico suffered a serious injury, which forced him to cancel all scheduled concerts, including those in the USA and Russia, due to the worsening of his disability. His tireless desire to fight, his love for music, brought him back to the fore, starting from the international stages, after more than 4 years of inactivity, in which he had to learn to sing while sitting in a wheelchair.
Third Prize at the Gibraltar International Song Festival 2017 with the song "Non Esiste il Destino"
Since June 2018 he has been a member of the British Council's Disability Arts International as part of an EU project that places him among the most highly rated artists with disabilities in the world.
Winner of the Grand Prix at the Pirogovsky Rassvet International Song Festival in Moscow - August 2016
National Culture of Solidarity Award 2017 for giving an example of extraordinary stubbornness in pursuing important goals. For giving "voice" to his talent by facing his life and its disadvantages with commitment and perseverance. A continuous research that has led him to reach prestigious goals that have positioned him among music professionals, even at an international level ".
Third Prize of the Moscow International Philanthropic Fund - October 2020
Star Prize of Buryatia and Press and TV Recognition at Белый
месяц-2019 in Ulan-Udè (Siberia)
Finalist All Together Now Italy December 2019 on Canale5
Nu-Ka Vse Vmeste finalist
March 2020 on Russia channel 1
National Award "Il Giullare" 2022 for his daily testimony in demonstrating with his musical journey, characterized by strong and immediate involvement, that music can be the best testimony of how talent and art can go against every barrier.
Double Concert at Tokyo Garden Theater with 90 artists with disabilities from all over the world, organized by The Nippon Foundation. Special guest Katy Perry (November 19-20, 2022).
He is appointed Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, by the President Sergio Mattarella, on the proposal of the President of the Council of Ministers
Winner of Road to Yalta Festival 1 May 2021 (Republic of Crimea)
Social communication campaign signed by Assa Abloy and Peba Onlus on the occasion of the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2023; Federico is Ambassador of Peba Onlus in the fight against the elimination of architectural barriers
CANONICO -TV 2000 (Second Series) in the role of Actor. The song "Non esiste il destino" is the soundtrack of the second episode.
Performance for Japanese designer Keiko Voltaire's fashion show
Closing Ceremony of The Hope Giver Campaign at Must Opera House in Cairo (( Dember 2023), honor as Ambassador of Hope.
Merit of the Province of Bergamo in memory of Renato Stilliti for commitment in social cohesion and for artistic merits in the music field. (Dec, 18 2023).
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