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    Lionel Richie will perform on Sunday, July 20, 2025, starting with 9.00 pm, at the Arena Santa Giuliana, in Perugia, as part of the Umbria Jazz Festival 2025.

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    LIONEL RICHIE

    Lionel Richie - Concert in Perugia

    Lionel Richie – Concert in Perugia

    Lionel Richie, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary music, has spent decades captivating audiences with his soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and magnetic stage presence.

    With a career that spans over five decades, Richie has left an indelible mark on pop, R&B, and soul, becoming a global icon whose music transcends generations and cultures.

    Born on June 20, 1949, in Tuskegee, Alabama, Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. grew up immersed in music and the arts.

    He first gained recognition as a member of The Commodores, a funk and soul band that rose to prominence in the 1970s.

    Richie’s tenure as the group’s lead vocalist and principal songwriter marked the beginning of his journey toward superstardom.

    With Richie at the helm, The Commodores delivered a string of timeless hits, blending funky grooves with soulful ballads.

    Tracks like Brick House and Too Hot to Trot highlighted the band’s dynamic energy, while Richie-penned ballads such as Easy and Three Times a Lady showcased his ability to craft songs that resonated emotionally with listeners.

    In 1982, Lionel Richie embarked on a solo career that catapulted him to international fame.

    His self-titled debut album featured hits like Truly, a tender ballad that earned him his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

    Richie’s ability to write songs that celebrated love, connection, and vulnerability set him apart from his contemporaries.

    His second album, Can’t Slow Down (1983), cemented his status as a global superstar.

    Featuring hits like All Night Long (All Night) and Hello, the album became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 20 million copies worldwide and earning two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

    All Night Long combined infectious Caribbean rhythms with Richie’s signature smooth vocals, creating an anthem of joy and celebration that remains a fan favorite to this day.

    Beyond his own recordings, Richie has established himself as one of the most prolific and versatile songwriters in the industry.

    He wrote Lady for Kenny Rogers, which became a massive hit, and co-wrote We Are the World with Michael Jackson, a charity single that united artists from across the globe to combat hunger in Africa.

    This humanitarian anthem further solidified Richie’s legacy as an artist committed to using his music to make a difference.

    In the decades that followed, Richie continued to release albums, tour extensively, and perform at major events, including the 1984 Olympics closing ceremony and the 2019 Glastonbury Festival, where his Legends performance drew record-breaking crowds.

    His ability to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds underscores the timeless appeal of his music.

    Lionel Richie’s enduring career is a testament to his exceptional talent, unwavering dedication, and the universal power of his music.

    From romantic ballads to danceable anthems, his songs have touched millions, earning him numerous accolades, including an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

    With a career defined by excellence, Lionel Richie continues to inspire and entertain, proving that great music never goes out of style.

     

    UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL

    The first edition of the Umbria Jazz Festival was held in 1973. Over the decades, the music festival has evolved, growing in both size and scope. What started as a small series of concerts in Umbrian towns, has become a global event.

    In recent years, Umbria Jazz Festival also opened its doors to other musical genres. The festival now attracts thousands of visitors each edition, many of whom travel from other countries to attend.

    The Umbria Jazz Festival 2025 will take place between July 11 and 20, 2025, in Perugia.

     

    ARENA SANTA GIULIANA

    Since 2003, the most important concerts of the Umbria Jazz Festival take place on the Arena Santa Giuliana, a stadium in Perugia, used mainly for soccer games.

    Arena Santa Giuliana was built in 1937, based on a project by the architect Giuseppe Lilli, to provide the city of Perugia with a real stadium.

    The stadium is located in the historical center of the city, about 1.3 kilometers away from the Perugia railway station.

    The closest bus stop is located in Via Fratelli Pellas, about 50 meters away, on the bus Lines 102, 103, 104, 105, 112, 114, 115, 117, A, D, E, F022, G, H, I and R.

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