Best Italian Songs of 2021 to Learn Italian

Every December, I like to look back at the music that shaped the year in Italy.

Music is one of the most powerful ways to learn a language. It improves pronunciation, helps you absorb rhythm naturally, and exposes you to expressions you won’t always find in textbooks.

The year 2021 in Italy was strongly influenced by the energy of the Sanremo Festival and by artists who mixed pop, rap, and indie sounds.

One name that stood out internationally was Måneskin. After winning Eurovision, they brought Italian rock to a global audience. Their lyrics are bold, emotional, and expressive — perfect for advanced learners who want to challenge themselves.

Another important voice was Blanco, whose emotional tone makes his songs excellent for listening practice. You’ll hear modern Italian, fast pronunciation, and real conversational expressions.

Italian music in 2021 felt young, intense, and confident — just like the language itself.

If you want to improve your listening skills, choose one song, read the lyrics slowly, underline new vocabulary, and then listen again. Music makes repetition enjoyable.

🎧 Top Italian Songs of 2021

Artist	Song	Why It’s Great for Learners
Måneskin	Zitti e buoni	Clear attitude, expressive language
Blanco	Mi fai impazzire	Emotional vocabulary
Sangiovanni	Malibù	Youth slang and modern tone
Annalisa	Dieci	Clear pronunciation
Mahmood	Inuyasha	Poetic and contemporary style

If you’d like to practice understanding song lyrics and discussing their meaning, we often analyze music in my lessons.

👉 Book your Italian lesson and learn through music.