You can get popularity in show business thanks to talent, appearance, connections. The most successful development of those who have all the possibilities. Italian diva Mina is a prime example of how easy it is to dominate a singer's career with her wide range and deft voice. As well as regular experiments with musical directions. And of course, confident behavior and active work. Many famous people dreamed of getting to her concerts, they highly appreciate the talent of the singer.
Childhood of Mina - the future diva of the Italian scene
Anna Maria Mazzini, who later became known under the simple pseudonym Mina, was born on March 25, 1940. Her parents, Giacomo and Regina Mazzini lived at that time in a small town in the province of Lombardy. After 3 years, the family moved to Cremona, where the couple had a son.
Mazzini did not differ in the height of social status, wealth. Grandmother Amelia, a former opera singer, had a great influence on the upbringing of children. She insisted on teaching music. Anna Maria learned to play the piano from an early age, but she did not succeed in mastering the instrument well.
Teenage years Anna Maria Mazzini
The girl grew up as an active, restless child. She could not sit still for a long time, she loved to take on new things without finishing the job. At the age of 13, Anna Maria became interested in rowing. She performed well at competitions at various levels.
After graduation, my parents insisted on entering a technical institute. For the girl, they chose an economic specialty. Anna Maria was not diligent in her studies, she was bored. The girl did not receive a diploma in her specialty, leaving the institute.
The beginning of the musical career of the singer Mina
From childhood, the girl was attracted by creative professions. She considered playing the piano a boring activity, but she willingly sang and performed on stage. In 1958, while relaxing with her family by the sea, Anna Maria went to the performance of the Cuban singer Don Marino Barreto. After the end of the concert, the girl unexpectedly went on stage, asked for a microphone, and sang in front of a large audience that did not have time to disperse.
This step was a turning point in the singer's career. The girl was noticed, the owner of the concert venue invited the young artist to perform on subsequent evenings.
The start of a real musical activity
Seeing interest in her person, the girl realized that she needed to start a career as a singer. In her hometown, Anna Maria found a suitable ensemble for accompaniment. The aspiring artist worked with the Happy Boys team for only 3 months.
After that, she gathered her group. The girl worked her first concert in September 1958. For the performance, the singer received positive reviews from critics. After that, the rising star managed to get a contract with a recording studio.
The emergence of a new singer Mina
Anna Maria Mazzini released her debut single under the pseudonym Mina. The name in this version was intended for an Italian audience. The singer recorded the first song for a foreign audience under the pseudonym Baby Gate. In 1959, she refuses this name, completely works exclusively with the name Mina.
Loud career start
David Matalon, the singer's first manager, helped her rise to a higher level. They learned about the artist not only in Italy, but also in other countries. She participated in festivals in her native country, went on television.
Having achieved some success, the singer seeks cooperation with the famous master of Italian show business Elio Gigante. Thanks to him, Mina enters the best concert venues, her songs become hits.
In 1960, Mina takes part in the San Remo Festival for the first time. 2 melodic compositions were chosen for the competition. The singer preferred more groovy, eccentric songs. She took only 4th place, but the performed compositions became real hits. One of the songs even hit the American Billboard Hot 100, which was a great achievement for an aspiring artist from across the ocean.
Mina in 61 again tried to get the coveted victory in the Sanremo festival. The result was again 4th place. Frustrated, the girl said that she would no longer attempt to participate in this event.
Mina: The beginning of a film career
The debut in the field of cinema can be called the performance of the musical accompaniment to the film "Juke Machine Screams of Love." The song "Tintarella di luna" performed there became a real hit. After that, the singer was also offered small roles. Mina tried herself as an actress, which added to her popularity.
Songs, films with the participation of Mina gained popularity not only in Italy. Already in 1961, the singer successfully performed in Venezuela, Spain, France. In 1962, Mina released a debut in German, quickly gaining a new audience. Subsequently, over the years of her career, she recorded songs in her native, German, Spanish, English, as well as French and Japanese.
The scandal that became an obstacle to career development
In 1963, information was revealed that became the risk of ending the artist's career. It became known about the connection of the girl with the actor Corrado Pani. At that time, the man was in an official marriage, which he was trying to terminate.
Mina gave birth to a son from him. Strict rules in the society of that time imposed shame on such women. Mina's career was in jeopardy. The singer was engaged in a child, made attempts to break onto the stage.
During the period of disgrace, Mina moves to another manager. It becomes Tonino Ansoldi. The man believes in the resumption of the singer's success, continues to work actively, releasing her work. During the period of oblivion, 4 records with wonderful songs were released. Albums without advertising sold poorly. In 1966, the attitude towards the singer changed. Mina enters television as the host of Studio Uno.
Resumption of creative activity
After softening the attitude of the public towards the singer, things went uphill. Mina works with different authors, gives out one hit after another. In 1967, the singer, along with her father, opened her own recording studio. She no longer has to be in someone else's power. The artist herself chooses authors, selects musical groups.
In 1978, Mina unexpectedly decided to end her colorful career. She gives the last grandiose concert, which is recorded as a separate disc. In the same year, the singer said goodbye to television. It airs for the last time on Mille e una luce.
Further creative destiny
After completing the active phase of her career, Mina moves to Switzerland. Here she receives citizenship, leads a normal life. Creative nature asks for an exit. Mina releases records regularly. This is an annual double disc. One part contains cover versions of famous hits, and the other contains new works by the singer.
Mina's personal life
A hot temper, an active career as a singer, an interesting appearance did not allow Mina to remain without close attention of the opposite sex. The first scandalous relationship quickly ended. The adored son remained a reminder of them to the singer.
The woman quickly finds a replacement. A relationship begins with musician Augusto Martelli. In 1970, Mina marries journalist Virgilio Crocco.
The happiness didn't last very long. Husband dies 3 years later in a car accident. The singer has a daughter from him. Mina left for Switzerland for a reason. There she lived with the cardiologist Eugenio Quaini. After 25 years together out of wedlock, the couple got married, Anna Maria took her husband's surname.
