Dora Carofiglio

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Dora Carofiglio (born May 28, 1962 in Monaco) was a popular Italian disco singer during the 1980s. She made records under the stage name Valerie Dore and had several hit singles including "The Night", "Get Closer", and "It's So Easy" which were released on ZYX Music. She was also lead vocalist of the disco band Novecento. Later, the Valerie Dore name was used by singers Monica Stucchi, and Simona Zanini on the album "The Legend" (released 1986, EMI), which dealt with King Arthur and related tales. Zanini also sang in Radiorama and Doctor's Cat.

During Carofiglio's musical career she worked with many producers including the Nicolosi/Gasparini team, Mauro Farina, Marco Tansini and Tony Carrasco. A few of the other projects she sang for were Novecento, Nico Band, The Voyagers, Ranko, Funky Family, Angie, Reflectors, and Shirley Ross.

She is said to have the best voice in the italo disco genre.