Patrice et Mario explained

Patrice et Mario were an Italian singer-guitarist duo that was popular in France the 1940s and 1950s.

Patrice (Patrizzio Paganessi, 1915 - 26 April 1992) and Mario (Mario Moro, 1918 - 9 August 2002) were part of the vogue for Mediterranean music in France exemplified by Luis Mariano and Tino Rossi.[1] Their popularity in Africa[2] led to their name being used by another duo, consisting of Philippe Vungbo (alias Lando) and Cantador Rossignol.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tapernoux, Myriam. La craie de nos tableaux. 26 August 2013. Editions Dricot. 9782870950456. 158.
  2. Book: Bemba, Sylvain. Bernard Magnier. Chansons d'Afrique et des Antilles. https://books.google.com/books?id=_n4Hx16jghgC&pg=PA48. 1988. Editions L'Harmattan. 9782296141827. 39–54. La naissance du discours amoureux dans la vie quotidienne chantée au Congo-Zaïre.
  3. Book: Dictionnaire des immortels de la musique congolaise moderne. 2012. Academia. 9782296492837. 177–78.