Overview

• Giovanni Zarrella, born to Italian immigrants in Germany, credits his upbringing with shaping his artistic identity and career trajectory.
• His new album 'Universo,' set to release this Friday, draws heavily on nostalgic Italo-Disco-Pop influences from the 1980s and 1990s.
• Zarrella highlights the harmony of German engineering and Italian design as a metaphor for his dual cultural identity, emphasizing reliability and creativity.
• From professional football with AS Rom in the 1990s to pop stardom with Bro’Sis and TV hosting on ZDF, Zarrella’s career spans diverse fields.
• He reflects on being labeled 'the German' in Italy and 'the Italian' in Germany, showcasing the complexities of belonging across two cultures.