Peter who was born in Sicily in 1934, sold his only possession....
Veteran Crooner Mr Peter Ciani is a true pioneer of the Australian music industry, making history when EMI released his first Australian album for world release in 1963.
The Italian (Sicilian) born musician rose to national and international fame after winning the national TV talent show Show Case in 1967. Peter has enjoyed a career that has spanned over half a century, bringing him great success in Australia and Europe. His album In Love Again achieved critical acclaim and solid radio play.
During his career, he composed music for the TV Show Variety Italian Style which is a fave of mine and he also wrote and recorded a song with Johnny O’Keefe in 1965. Peter also enjoyed a great deal of exposure on European TV in the late 1980s and 90s. In 2000 his song La Bella Italia won the famous Reggio Emilia song festival.
Peter has just released his new album Il Cuore, La Voce, La Musica (The Heart, the Voice, the Music) on YouTube. While he does not promote his music heavily these days, he said he was excited to hear what fans think. Peter said he was extremely proud of his new album.
Music is life
Peter, who was born in Sicily in 1934 and sold his only possession -an accordion which had been a gift from his mother, to attend Rome’s Academy of Music. He made Music his life, all the way. It has been helping me through my private life. Peter dived into music through very difficult times in his, it helped him in a very positive way and he say in a very positive way – Life goes on,”
“I was writing songs in the 60s, kept on going and I’m still going. I’ve never stopped.” We owe a lot to Peter for putting Australia and opening doors for many other artists