Mina at Sanremo 1960: emotion, tears, and triumph

The unforgettable debut of Mina at the Sanremo Music Festival with È vero! by Umberto Bindi: an emotional performance that captivated the audience and marked the beginning of a legend.

In 1960, the Sanremo Music Festival witnessed the debut of a young singer who would go on to become one of the greatest icons of Italian music: Mina. Her performance of È vero!, a song written by Umberto Bindi, marked a historic moment that left an indelible mark on the history of Italian pop music.
According to the official website of Rai Cultura, Mina, overwhelmed by emotion, burst into tears during rehearsals. The intensity of the moment was overwhelming for the young artist, but when she finally took the stage for her official performance, she delivered a breathtaking rendition that captivated the audience.
At the end of her performance, the reaction from the audience was extraordinary: flowers were thrown onto the stage, a tribute that was not bestowed upon any other contestant in the competition. This unique gesture demonstrated just how deeply Mina had touched the hearts of the spectators with her unparalleled voice and passionate interpretation.
This moment marked the beginning of Mina’s extraordinary career. Over the following decades, she became known as La Tigre di Cremona, an artist who revolutionized Italian music and left an indelible impact on the country’s cultural landscape.
Even today, decades later, the memory of that emotional moment lives on in the hearts of music lovers, a testament to Mina’s exceptional talent and her ability to move audiences with the sheer power of her voice.