The Italian tradition for melodic and evocative songwriting was carried into the ‘00s by feted artists like Eros Ramazzotti, who consistently fed the charts with affecting pop. Musicians such as singer/songwriter Giorgia played a different role, delivering tracks such as slow anthem “Di Sole e D'Azzurro” and life-affirming R&B summer hit “Vivi Davvero”. Elsewhere, Daniele Silvestri updated disco for a new audience, Subsonica made electronic rock funky and Arisa made waves with her swooning steel guitar, as on the irresistibly rhythmic “Sincerità”.