Loredana Bertè

Loredana Bertè
Bertè in 1986
Background information
Born (1950-09-20) 20 September 1950
Bagnara Calabra, Reggio Calabria, Italy
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actress
Years active1969–present

Loredana Bertè (Italian pronunciation: [loreˈdaːna berˈtɛ]; born 20 September 1950) is an Italian singer, songwriter and actress. She has worked with prominent Italian songwriters such as Pino Daniele, Ivano Fossati, Mario Lavezzi, Mango and Enrico Ruggeri, among others; her sister Mia Martini (Mimì Bertè) was also an acclaimed singer. She has experimented with different genres, from rock to reggae, from funk to pop. Bertè is known for the eccentric clothing she wears onstage for her performances.