Angelina Mango is a italian singer. She born at Maratea, Basilicata italy on 10 april 2001.She grew up in a musically enriched environment; her father, Pino Mango, was a celebrated singer-songwriter, and her mother, Laura Valente, was the former lead singer of the band Matia Bazar. She wrote her first song at 6 years old the title is Mi sono innamorata di me( I Fell in Love with Myself”), a surprisingly strong and independent self-image comes through—even at such a young age she said that is so younger and free ( in other page i will speak about her song).
Angelina has an older brother, Filippo Mango, born in 1995. He also followed in the family’s musical footsteps, becoming a drummer. He often collaborated with their father and played in a band with Angelina during their teenage years.
Raised in a musical environment, Angelina learned to sing and play instruments like the piano and guitar from a young age. She has said in various interviews that she learned to play by herself, in a spontaneous and natural way, thanks to the musical environment she grew up in. She always had musical instruments around her, and by watching her parents and brother, she started to explore them on her own—especially piano, guitar, and singing.
Even though she didn’t follow a traditional academic path to learn to play, music has always been an integral part of her daily life—almost like a family language. In addition to singing, Angelina Mango also practiced dance for about ten years, (as dreamer she wanted to became a professional dancer).It played a key role in shaping her as both an artist and a person. Dance taught her discipline, expressiveness, and gave her a deep sense of body awareness on stage — something that shines through in her live performances today, where she effortlessly combines voice, movement, and emotion. However, her childhood was deeply affected by the death of her father.
On December 8, 2014, during a charity concert in Policoro (in Basilicata), while performing “Oro,” Pino suddenly suffered a heart attack on stage.
He was rushed to the hospital, but he didn’t survive. He was 60 years old. The news deeply shocked not only his family, but the entire country, as Mango was a highly respected and cherished artist.
The tragedy was especially hard on Angelina who was only 13 years old at the time. Angelina Mango was not present at the concert where her father, Pino Mango, passed away. She was at home. The news of her father’s death was given to her shortly afterward. In various interviews, she has said that the moment deeply marked her life, although she has never gone into too much detail, always maintaining a sense of respect and privacy around that family pain. After his death, the family — Angelina, her mother Laura Valente and her brother Filippo — moved to Milan to try and rebuild their live.
Angelina Mango’s childhood and teenage years in Milan were not easy, especially in the first few years after the move. She has said that it was a very painful period, marked by the loss of her father and a strong sense of confusion and disorientation.
At first, she felt out of place, far from her roots and everything she knew. However, over time, she began to rediscover herself through music, which became a form of refuge and healing. She would play, write, and perform with her brother Filippo, and that gave her a way to stay connected to the memory of their father.
She has also said that although Milan is a big and sometimes tough city, it gave her the chance to rediscover herself, to study, experiment, and grow as an artist. It was there that her real musical journey began, and it was there that she realized music wasn’t just a passion — it was her path.
If I got a ten on a school essay, it was because I was ‘the daughter of’, not because I was a nerd — a nice nerd who let others copy,” said Angelina Mango in an interview with Vanity Fair, recalling her time in school as the daughter of a famous singer-songwriter. This prejudice also spread when she started making Music. This Made her suffer, but it also pushed her to prove her worth through her One Music.
“Today,” Angelina Mango continued, “I’m not surprised when people say I’m only here because of my last name. But those who listen to me don’t have that kind of prejudice”.
After attending a science high school, Angelina Mango enrolled in a Modern Literature course at the University of Bologna in 2019. However, after about a month, she decided to leave her studies to focus on her music career, later participating in the talent show Amici.
Although she didn’t win the overall competition — the winner was dancer Mattia Zenzola — Angelina finished in second place and won three major awards:
Winner of the Singing Category Critics’ Award (Journalists’ Choice) Radio Award
These honors solidified her position in the Italian music scene and contributed to her later success, including her victory at the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 with the song “La noia.” After winning the Sanremo Music Festival 2024, she accepted the invitation to represent her country in the European competition, which was held in Malmö, Sweden, from May 7 to May 11, 2024.
During the grand final on May 11, Angelina delivered an intense and visually striking performance, finishing in 7th place.
“Soon, I will talk about Amici, Sanremo, and Eurovision. I will translate Angelina Mango’s lyrics and analyze them for you.”
To help others discover her talent, understand the meaning behind her songs, and appreciate her growth andbecause I fell in love with the phrase she always writes on her hand before her performance : ‘Life is precious’
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