Piero
Piero is the stage name of Italian-born, Argentina-based folk singer-songwriter
Piero Antonio Franco de Benedictis (born on April 19, 1945), who is mostly known
for his socially-conscious lyrics, heavily inspired by the Cuban trova movement,
and his humanitarian work. De Benedictis gained notoriety during the late 60s,
playing classic Italian songs and other covers in Argentine TV shows. Soon, he
was performing alongside established pop stars such as Leo Dan, Palito Ortega,
and Chico Novarro in Buenos Aires’ top venues. In 1969, de Benedictis released
his eponymous debut, which f...
