Franco Battiato

Francesco "Franco" Battiato (; 23 March 1945 – 18 May 2021) was an Italian singer-songwriter, composer and filmmaker. He sometimes performed under the pseudonym Süphan Barzani. Battiato's songs had esoteric, philosophical and religious themes. He performed under many genres such as experimental pop, electronic music, progressive rock, and new wave.
Battiato died on 18 May 2021 in Milo, Italy at the age of 76.