Carmen (Arena di Verona)

Carmen Carla Consoli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkarmeŋ ˈkɔnsoli]; born 4 September 1974) is an Italian singer-songwriter. Described as 'a remarkable combination of rocker and intellectual', she has released 11 studio albums, one greatest hits, one soundtrack album, two live albums, four video album and 33 singles, selling 2 million copies in Italy, certified by M&D and FIMI with a multiplatinum disc, 11 platinum and two gold certifications. She entered the Sanremo Music Festival three times, and during her career won a Premio Tenco, a Targa Tenco, a Lunezia Award, seven Italian, Wind & Music Awards, a Telegatto, a David di Donatello, and two Nastri d'Argento, as well as several other awards. In 2012 Consoli has been appointed as a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.