“Pino Daniele, one of Italy's most popular singer-songwriters, who fused the musical traditions of his native Naples with jazz and blues, has died of a heart attack at age 59, his agent said on Monday. Daniele was born and raised in the tough, crime-infested Sanita neighborhood of Naples and drew on that experience to tinge his love songs with themes of poverty and injustice. From humble beginnings, the self-taught guitarist went on to play with greats such as Eric Clapton, Richie Havens, Pat Metheny and Chick Corea. His band was once the opening act for a historic concert in Milan by Bob Marley.”

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