Paolo Jannacci Launches 'Scimmie ovunque' and Faces Suffering
Italian singer-songwriter Paolo Jannacci releases on Oct 16 the album 'Scimmie ovunque' (11 new tracks), using irony to address dependencies, workplace deaths, and femicide.
Paolo Jannacci announced the new album "Scimmie ovunque," with a release date set for October 16, 2026, according to a report by ANSA published on October 11, 2026 by Giulia Riedo in Milan. The record gathers 11 unreleased tracks and will be released by Ala Bianca Records in partnership with Warner/Fuga.
The announcement and release details
The singer-songwriter announced to the Italian press that "Scimmie ovunque" will be released on October 16, 2026 and is available through the label Ala Bianca Records/Warner/Fuga, as reported by ANSA. The news matters to those who follow contemporary Italian music and the Italian cultural scene, including Portuguese-speaking readers and descendants of Italians residing in Brazil who keep up with developments in the country — see more in Notizie dall'Italia.
Themes and approach of the album
The songs on the new record link the personal and the social, according to ANSA's coverage. Jannacci explains that he ties intimate feelings to a critique of current society, addressing in his lyrics themes such as dependencies, workplace deaths, and femicide. In an interview, he explained that he uses laughter and irony as tools to confront suffering and tackle difficult subjects without resorting to direct accusation or oversimplification.
The title "Scimmie ovunque" was explained by the musician as a reference to personal ghosts and to the collective "tic" of a society at risk of losing solidarity. The choice of an ironic tone, according to ANSA, aims to provoke reflection while maintaining a critical distance that allows talking about pain without being merely somber.
Personal references and influences
Paolo Jannacci cited in a statement to ANSA the influence of his father, Enzo Jannacci, highlighting the lesson of facing problems with humor — the formula of "making Lady Sadness laugh". This aesthetic and ethical heritage runs through the repertoire of the new album, which blends elements of original songwriting with social observations.
The artist also expressed concern about a dystopian future of "everyone against everyone," using the image of primates as a metaphor for regressive and selfish behaviors in contemporary society. Additionally, Jannacci expressed interest in participating in the Sanremo Festival, reaffirming his presence in the Italian music circuit and in the national cultural debate.
Why the album matters to Brazilian readers and descendants of Italians
Paolo Jannacci is a recognized figure on the Italian music scene; releases like "Scimmie ovunque" allow followers to track cultural trends from the country of origin and serve as a bridge for discussion in Italo-Brazilian communities. The social themes addressed — dependencies, workplace safety, violence against women — have universal resonance and can motivate cultural events, debates, and local coverage by associations and media that focus on culture and citizenship.
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The album's place in Jannacci's career
"Scimmie ovunque" fits a trajectory that engages with the tradition of Italian lyric writing, while updating contemporary themes with a tongue-in-cheek and direct language. The emphasis on serious social topics reinforces the artist's role as a critical observer of reality, maintaining the vocation for lyricism and humor inherited from previous generations.
Conclusion: Paolo Jannacci's release on October 16, 2026 promises to provoke dialogue about pain, solidarity, and social dystopias through 11 unreleased songs that blend irony and denunciation, as reported by ANSA.
Source: ANSA
