Anna Oxa
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About
Born Iliriana Hoxha and better known by her stage name of Anna Oxa, this Italian vocalist released such chart-topping singles as "Un'emozione da poco" and "È tutto un attimo." "Un'emozione da poco" has garnered over 19 million streams on Spotify.
Before Fame
When she was just fifteen years old, she performed at Italy's prestigious Sanremo Music Festival. At eighteen, she won first place at the same festival after performing a duet with Italian blues singer Fausto Leali.
Trivia
Before signing with Columbia Records and releasing the popular Per Sognare, Per Cantare, Per Ballare album, she recorded a #1-ranked, self-titled debut album on the RCA Italiana label.
Family Life
She was born in Bari, Italy, to a family of Albanian heritage.
Associated With
She recorded a popular cover of Patti Smith's hit song "Because the Night."
