Davi Wornel
Davi Wornel, (Reggio Calabria, May 3, 1979), is an Italian singer-songwriter, composer, and producer. He began his international career in the Latin American contemporary Christian and gospel music scene, and later in the commercial pop, soul, rock, and Latin music scene. Over the years, he has performed numerous songs by composers such as Juan Gabriel, Emilio Estefan, and Kike Santander. He has duetted with notable artists such as Claude Mcknight (Take Six), Ivana Spagna, Lucia Mendez, John Schlitt (Petra), and Kim Keyes. His recordings have featured musicians such as Vinnie Colaiuta, Abraham Laboriel, Michael Landau, Phil Palmer, Phil Maidera, Jerry McPherson, Marcello Surace, Carmelo Labate, and Max Rosati. During her career, she earned a silver record with her first album, "Uno Contigo," and a gold record in 2007 with the album "No Te Cambiaria." At the age of eight, she participated in Al Bano and Romina's musical (Il Ballo del Qua Qua). The following year, she attended a modern dance class with Federica Ferrari, founder of the National Academy of Dance in Rome. Thanks to her keen musical sensibility, she began studying classical guitar with a private teacher. She attended the U.M. (University of Music) singing class with Elizabeth Sabine, known for having coached many artists such as Axl Rose (Guns 'n' Roses), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Michael Sweet (Stryper), and many others. In 2004, she met record producer Joshua W. Hernández and began her musical career. In December 2004, her first single, "Il Centurione," was released, an unreleased song written by Michele Maggi and Ciferri Rosita. The Italian single was so successful that it topped the charts, reaching #2 in Argentina and in the Christian Music charts in the United States. Centurion preceded the release of his first Spanish-language album, "Uno Contigo," produced by Joshua W. Hernandez. The Italian version, "Uno con Te," was released in January 2005. That same year, he received the Best Performing Christian Music Artists award. In March 2007, he released the single "Bendice tu enemigos," a traditional Latin theme, a mix of merengue and cumbia, written with Cuban composer Frank Marcos and arranged by Latin American singer-songwriter Gustavo Lima, former leader of Los Iracundos. The single "Bendice Tu Enemigo" preceded the release of the Spanish-language album "No Te Cambiaria." Subsequently, the single "So che ci sei" (in Italian) was released, featuring a melodic rock flavor and featuring artists such as Vinnie Colaiuta, Abraham Laboriel, and Max Rosati. On March 23, he participated for the first time in the Latin American Telemarathon with the single "El Centurion," starting in the Newcomers category and reaching the finals. In April, he was invited as a special guest to Hollywood at the "La Cenas de las Estrella" charity event organized by Association Humanity. In May, he was invited to perform at the Expolit Festival in Miami. In October 2007, Daniel Goodman contacted him to create the single "Oh Happy Day," a pop-funk version. The song was included on the compilation album The Mercy Project-Christmas 2007, distributed by Sony Music. On May 23, 2008, Gary Norman invited him to New York as a special guest on the program "Family Christian Network," for a program accompanied by a benefit concert to defend women's rights. In August 2009, Mexican producer Mario Quintero released a pop dance song, «Amor y nada mas». On September 20, 2012, he began collaborating with singer John Schlitt, leader of the rock band Petra, considered one of the best Christian rock bands, with whom he recorded "Praise the Lord" (Gloria al Senor). The song features Michael Landau, Marcello Surace, Saverio Garipoli, and Mario Guarini. In September 2013, he was invited to the Venice Film Festival with Mexican actress Lucía Méndez for the presentation of the film "Intrepido" by Gianni Amelio and Antonio Albanese. On January 12 of the same year, Davi Wornel met Claude Mcknight, leader of the group Take Six. Their friendship led them to perform a duet, "Up Where We Belong," the theme song from the film "An Officer and a Gentleman." The song was a tribute to Joe Cocker. His stay in Italy led him to create a new single, "A tu lado," a Latin pop song with which he hopes to reach the European market. The song features Puerto Rican rapper Manny Montes. The single precedes the release of his new album, "Latido de Amor," which contains 11 melodic pop-rock songs with Latin influences. On May 3rd of the same year, Davi released the unreleased single "Te Amarè," a ballad with acoustic influences. Through this single, Davi Wornel expresses his love for God. "Te Amarè" features Abraham Laboriel, Saverio Garipoli, Marcello Surace, and Carmelo Labate. On October 25, 2022, the song "I Want To Know What Love Is," a duet with the famous singer Ivana Spagna, was released on all digital stores. The song is intended as a tribute to the band Foreigner. Internationally renowned musicians Vinnie Colaiuta, Abraham Laboriel, Michael Landau performed this song, along with the gospel choir Big Soul Mama.
Early life and education
In his childhood, he participated in the musical Il Ballo del Qua Qua by Al Bano and Romina Power. The following year, he attended a modern dance course with Federica Ferrari, founder of the National Dance Academy in Rome.[1]
He later moved to Rome, where he studied music and took vocal training with Elizabeth Sabine, known for working with artists such as Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), and Michael Sweet (Stryper).
References
- [1] Biographical source needed for early education and training details.