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Arisa at 2009 Sanremo's Festival |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rosalba Pippa |
| Also known as | Rosalba Pippa |
| Born | August 20, 1982 Genoa, Liguria, Italy |
| Origin | Italy |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Italy |
Arisa (real name Rosalba Pippa) is an Italian singer born in Genoa, Italy on August 20, 1982. A week after her birth her family moved back to their original hometown, Pignola, a village a few kilometres far from Potenza.[1] Her artistic name is an acronym of her family members' names: A from her father, Antonio; R from her own name, Rosalba; I and S from her sisters, Isabella and Sabrina; and A from her mother, Assunta.[1]
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In 1999, she won the first prize in the Cantacavallo competition in Teggiano (SA) for her remarkable singing ability. The president of the jury, journalist and writer Bianca Fasano, personally delivered the cup.
Arisa rose to fame after her participation in the 2009 Sanremo Music Festival.[1] She placed first in the newcomers' section and won the 'Mia Martini' Critics Award with her entry, "Sincerità". In early 2009, she released her first album titled "Sincerità". In January 2010 she released her second album Malamoreno. In late 2011, she is currently starring as judge in the fifth season of the Italian version of The X Factor, broadcast on Sky Uno.