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Calogero is a renowned French singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist of Italian descent, celebrated for his emotive pop rock and chanson française style.Born in Échirolles, France, Calogero rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the band Les Charts before launching a massively successful solo career in 2000. His breakthrough came with the album 'Calogero' (2002), featuring the hit 'En apesanteur'. He is known for poetic lyrics, powerful vocals, and collaborations with artists like Passi and Florent Pagny. He remains a dominant figure in French-language music.

• His career began unexpectedly after winning a radio contest with his brothers, forming the band Les Charts in 1989. They released two albums before disbanding in 1999.
• He experienced profound personal tragedy when his younger brother and former bandmate, Gioacchino Maurici, died in a motorcycle accident in July 2006. This deeply influenced his album 'Pomme C' (2007).
• His 2002 solo single 'En apesanteur' became an instant classic, topping charts for months and defining his sound. The album sold over 1.5 million copies.
• He frequently collaborates with lyricist Zazie, who has penned many of his biggest hits, creating one of French pop's most successful songwriting partnerships.
• Beyond singing, he is a skilled multi-instrumentalist, primarily playing piano and guitar, and composes most of his own music.