Ricchi e Poveri open the series “Cantautori, Pop and Rap. Points of

Ricchi e Poveri open the series “Cantautori, Pop and Rap. Points of View” at Palazzo Ducale

Palazzo Ducale hosts on Tuesday 31 March a public talk that kicks off a series focused on Ligurian music history, from classic singer-songwriters to pop and the contemporary rap scene. The opening session, titled “When Pop Goes Global”, features Ricchi e Poveri together with music journalists and a vocal ensemble.

• Location: Sala del Maggior Consiglio, Palazzo Ducale
• Date & Time: 31/03/2026, 6:30 PM
• Admission: free
• Curators: Roberto Vecchioni and Margherita Rubino
• Speakers: Paolo Giordano and Michele Brambilla; participation by the vocal group “Cromosuoni”
• Award: presentation of the “Palazzo Ducale – Oltre le Mura” prize, sponsored by Gioielleria Del Buono

The series aims to map key moments of Liguria's musical contribution: from the songwriter wave of the 1950s–60s — with artists such as Umberto Bindi, Gino Paoli and Fabrizio De André — through the rise of pop, up to the recent rap movement that counts several Genoese names among its figures.

Ricchi e Poveri, formed in Genoa in the late 1960s as a polyphonic quartet, will lead the opening session. The group is celebrated for hits that reached international audiences and for a long career featuring multiple Sanremo appearances. The discussion will combine historical context, personal recollections and reflections on how local music scenes interact with wider national and global trends.

Practical info: admission is free until seats are filled. For updates and logistical details check Palazzo Ducale's official communication channels.