Bixio Cherubini

Born in Leonessa, Bixio Cherubini became known worldwide for his song ‘Mamma’ written before World War II.

Bixio was a very famous singer and poet and his songs won important awards: for instance Vola Colomba won the Sanremo festival.

He was a descendant of the composer Cherubini and opposed his father to follow his musical passion. Leonessa organized
event in his honour as the programme by Ivo Pulcini and Tito Cheli, the annual Mother’s Day is dedicated to Bixio.


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Benedicta Lee

Born in Rome from an Italian mother and American father, she works as a freelance communications manager and designer in the tourism sector, a career and interest which she is pursuing with a...

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