Natalino Otto

Natalino Otto, stage name of Natale Codognotto (Cogoleto, Genoa, Italy, 25 December 1912 - Milan, Italy, 4 October 1969) was the singer who started the swing genre in Italy.

A talent scout

Natalino Otto and his wife Flo Sandon's are credited with the discovery of one of Italy's greatest singers of all times - Mina. On the night of 24 September 1958 a band of teen-age students was playing in a dancing hall in Cremona. Otto and his wife were present, and were greatly impressed by the singer of that group. They went to meet her at the end of the concert and proposed her a trial recording session. One month later, Mina's first single was out.

Related Topics:
Mina - 24 September - 1958 - Cremona

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