Laura Gray died aged 81, voice of Naples and The Voice Senior

Neapolitan music is in mourning, because one of its most beautiful voices, of a true daughter of Naples, has died: the news of the death of Laura Greyto the century Vincenzina Agrillo, has shaken many people who have become passionate about his music, his “true” voice, that tone that is impossible to imitate or reproduce. A talent that you have, or not. The debut at 14, participation in The Voice Seniorhis dream of singing: a life to the fullest, dedicated to Neapolitan notes.

Farewell to Laura Gray, daughter and voice of Naples

It died on June 5, 2022on a summer afternoon, a Bagnoli, where he had been living for some time: Laura Gray, born in 1941, was one of the most powerful voices in Neapolitan music. One of her representative of her, that she has always distinguished herself. Born in Afragola il March 24, 1941from a very young age he began to sing, and this is how Naples had the opportunity to fall in love with his voice, which has entered history.

Not surprisingly, he was just 14 when he won the Phlegrean Festivalwith the song ‘or Lanzaturo. By virtue of his voice, which was impossible to forget, his songs became part of the classic Neapolitan repertoire. Over the years he achieved many successes: the last musical album in 2004, before returning to the spotlight thanks to the show hosted by Antonella Clerici. During her very intense life of hers, Gray even chose to act and not just sing: she played the role of Concetta Esposito in the film Honor and Guapparia.

Who was Laura Gray: participation in The Voice Senior

Everyone knew her for her stakes in the Naples Festivalbut someone will surely remember her for her presence a The Voice Seniorwhere she had joined the team of Gigi D’Alessio. In fact, in 2020, she returned to the small screen, just to take part in the program. She managed to get as far as the Round Sixbut it was eventually eliminated.

The moment in which he performed with Gigi D’Alessio on the stage of The Voice Senior: they had already had the opportunity to duet together when the singer played at weddings. An instant that conquered everyone, especially for the great spontaneity and genuineness of the woman. Despite the fame, the glory of her, she always remained the same as her: she never betrayed her true personality and able to tread any stage.

Because he had chosen the stage name of Laura Gray

Vincenzina Agrillo had two aliases during her musical career. The first was that of “Cinzia“, Which he chose in conjunction with his participation in the first music festivals. Later, however, she began to use the stage name of Laura Gray, for a reason always linked to her city: to Dorian Graywho is the actress who played the Malafemmina, pseudonym of Maria Luisa Mangini. A painful farewell, a daughter of Naples who now watches over the city and whose notes will never be forgotten: the funeral is scheduled for June 6 at Church of the Artists.

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