Everything about the Sicilian artist Claudio Covato, voice of Italian songwriting, absolute winner of the XXXVII edition of Musicultura 2026.
Claudio Covato is the winner of the XXXVII edition of Musicculture 2026, with the song “Chiddu ca but stay“, the Sicilian musician also received the Critics’ Award and the Grotte di Frasassi Award. Let’s find out who the talented Sicilian musician is, he made himself appreciated by singing in “Ragusano strict”.
Biography and career of Claudio Covato
Born in 1993, Claudio Covato was born in Rosolini, in the province of Syracuse, in an area between Syracuse and Ragusa. Since he was a child he has been interested in music, and in particular writing: he started writing at the age of 11.
This form is the basis for in-depth musical studies: it is the graduate in classical guitar and opera singing at Conservatory. With in-depth composition and technical improvisation, the elements are used in building the style.
First of all, it will be possible to start from the beginning of 2023, with a long period of artistic expression. He distinguished himself by choosing to write and sing in both Italian and Sicilian – often in they are narrow Ragusa – a dialect that has the same professional qualities, and is used with authenticity by season: life, time, emotions and roots.
Since 2023 he has had the opportunity to perform more frequently in Sicily, and then in the rest of the Peninsula, performing on small stages and festivals. In particular, concerts of artists are opened Marco Castello And Southern La Niña.
His musical production includes several singles (including double singles), video clips and releases on platforms such as Spotify. In 2025 he received the Fabrizio De André Awardimportant recognition for his artistic trajectory.
His participation in Musicculture 2026, with “Chiddu ca but stay”offered him a great showcase, in which he established himself as the great protagonist of the 37th edition of the musical event staged on the stage of the Sferisterio of Macerata.
On 20 June 2016, the Sicilian singer-songwriter dominated the event, being proclaimed not only the overall winner (Banca Macerata Prize: 20,000 euros), but also winning the Critics Award (3,000 euros) etc Frasassi Caves Award (2,000 euros + residence in the caves). Covato revealed that he wants to use the prizes to move his debut album, but also some personal investments.
What is known about Claudio Covato’s private life
Claudio Covato dedicated his victory to Musicculture 2026 to his wife and son, thus revealing a rather personal detail relating to his life. His wife’s name is Robertafrom what emerges in force. Claudio often mentions it with affection, as in the case of the video clip and no posts related to the song “Roberta” And “Roberta in the universe”.
Deaf in person?
Claudio Covato lived with Rosolini, where he was born: many of his official biography repeat the phrase “it comes from Rosolini and live, badly nestled between Syracuse and Ragusa”.
In an interview, the Sicilian musician said that he chose to remain and live in Rosolini to be close to his family and raise his son in his land.
Curiosities about Claudio Covato
– His style it is that of a refined singer-songwriter with folk, songwriting influences and personal customization. His songs combine introspection, Sicilian roots and evocative, direct and poetic writing, characterized by a profound search for meaning.
– Covato represents one of the freshest and most rooted voices of the new Italian songwriting, with a strong bond with Sicily and a solid technical preparation allows him to stand out in the indie and art scene.
– It is active on Instagramhe mainly publishes content related to his activity as a singer-songwriter, with a mix of personal, live and promotional life. Naturalness is present Spotify and other music platforms.
– His song “Chiddu ca but stay“, come and see it automatically and openly to all interpretations: “I tried to use images offered by nature – trees, sun, heat, animals – to try to find the key to the problem behind nature itself“.
– Interviewed by the press, after the proclamation of his victory – awarded by the journalist Paolo Giordano – the Sicilian artist declared: “Musical culture is a special concert with a musical part that demonstrates deep respect for the song. Having won it means receiving a great certificate of esteem for my music and my songs. This is why I am very happy with this affection and this recognition, also because it comes from the public.”
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