I'm Davide De Luca, a singer, musician, and songwriter from Lecce, Italy. I began studying singing and guitar at the age of 10, reached the finals of Grandi Festival Italiani in Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia) in 2013 with my original song 'Caro Nino', and in September 2015 participated in the finals of Il Cantagiro in Guidonia with '15 anni', winning the Little Tony Award. Between 2018 and 2021 I studied Jazz Singing at the Nino Rota Conservatory in Monopoli, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Singing (110/110 cum laude). I then pursued a Master’s in Jazz Singing at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam from 2022 to 2024. In 2023 I released the single Amsterdam (produced by Filippo Bubbico) and formed my own band, performing at Dutch festivals such as Laren Jazz Festival, Pop & Jazz Hilversum, and Goois Jazz Festival. In 2024 I signed with MAKEATHOUSAND and released the Nu-Funk single Elettricità and the debut EP Crisalidi; I also joined the Conservatorium’s LA Experience (week of courses at the Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles and recording at EastWest Studios in Hollywood) and presented a research paper on Neapolitan Sound and the music of Pino Daniele at a Graz conference, with additional selection for a conference in Austria in 2024.

Davide De Luca

I'm Davide De Luca, a singer, musician, and songwriter from Lecce, Italy. I began studying singing and guitar at the age of 10, reached the finals of Grandi Festival Italiani in Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia) in 2013 with my original song 'Caro Nino', and in September 2015 participated in the finals of Il Cantagiro in Guidonia with '15 anni', winning the Little Tony Award. Between 2018 and 2021 I studied Jazz Singing at the Nino Rota Conservatory in Monopoli, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Singing (110/110 cum laude). I then pursued a Master’s in Jazz Singing at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam from 2022 to 2024. In 2023 I released the single Amsterdam (produced by Filippo Bubbico) and formed my own band, performing at Dutch festivals such as Laren Jazz Festival, Pop & Jazz Hilversum, and Goois Jazz Festival. In 2024 I signed with MAKEATHOUSAND and released the Nu-Funk single Elettricità and the debut EP Crisalidi; I also joined the Conservatorium’s LA Experience (week of courses at the Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles and recording at EastWest Studios in Hollywood) and presented a research paper on Neapolitan Sound and the music of Pino Daniele at a Graz conference, with additional selection for a conference in Austria in 2024.

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I’m Davide De Luca, a singer, musician, and songwriter from Lecce, Italy. I began studying singing and guitar at the age of 10, reached the finals of Grandi Festival Italiani in Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia) in 2013 with my original song ‘Caro Nino’, and in September 2015 participated in the finals of Il Cantagiro in Guidonia with ‘15 anni’, winning the Little Tony Award.

Between 2018 and 2021 I studied Jazz Singing at the Nino Rota Conservatory in Monopoli, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Singing (110/110 cum laude). I then pursued a Master’s in Jazz Singing at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam from 2022 to 2024. In 2023 I released the single Amsterdam (produced by Filippo Bubbico) and formed my own band, performing at Dutch festivals such as Laren Jazz Festival, Pop & Jazz Hilversum, and Goois Jazz Festival. In 2024 I signed with MAKEATHOUSAND and released the Nu-Funk single Elettricità and the debut EP Crisalidi; I also joined the Conservatorium’s LA Experience (week of courses at the Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles and recording at EastWest Studios in Hollywood) and presented a research paper on Neapolitan Sound and the music of Pino Daniele at a Graz conference, with additional selection for a conference in Austria in 2024.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Musician & Content Creator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Built and grew a TikTok community of 10,000+ followers by creating engaging and on-trend video content. Produced creative reels and short-form videos to strengthen audience engagement and visibility across social platforms. Released original singles and EPs, promoting them via social media to develop a personal brand. Collaborated with producers, festivals, and labels, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills. Performed at major events including RDS Summer Festival 2025, Locomotive Jazz Festival, and Laren Jazz Festival, developing strong stage presence and audience connection.
Singer / Artist at MAKEATHOUSAND (Record Label)
December 1, 2023 - Present
Signed with Bologna-based label MAKEATHOUSAND; released Nu-Funk single 'Elettricità' (April 2024) and debut EP 'Crisalidi' (June 2024); produced by Filippo Bubbico.
Band Member / Performer at Locomotive Giovani
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Joined Locomotive Giovani, participated in workshops and activities, and performed as part of the Locomotive Jazz Festival projects, including a 2019 opening for Daniele Silvestri as part of the festival.
Opening Act / Performer at Daniele Silvestri concert (Locomotive Jazz Festival)
August 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Opened the Daniele Silvestri concert in San Cataldo (LE) as part of the Locomotive Jazz Festival.
Independent Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Formed own band and performed at Dutch festivals such as Laren Jazz Festival, Pop & Jazz Hilversum, and Goois Jazz Festival; gained visibility on TikTok with the Amsterdam single.
Opening Act at Locomotive Jazz Festival
August 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Opened the concert of Daniele Silvestri in San Cataldo (LE) as part of the Locomotive Jazz Festival.
Band Leader / Lead Vocalist at Davide De Luca Band
January 1, 2023 - Present
Formed own band and began performing at Dutch festivals, developing a Nu-Funk sound blending R&B, Soul, and Nu-Funk; active in Italy and the Netherlands.

Education

Master in Jazz Singing at Conservatorium van Amsterdam
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor in Jazz Singing (110/110 cum laude) at Conservatorio Nino Rota
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
High School Diploma – Linguistic Studies at Virgilio-Redi High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
High School Diploma (Linguistic) at Virgilio -Redi Linguistic High School, Lecce
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Singing at Nino Rota Conservatory, Monopoli
September 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
Master's Degree in Jazz Singing at Conservatorium van Amsterdam
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Virgilio -Redi Linguistic High School, Lecce
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in Jazz Singing at Nino Rota Conservatory, Monopoli
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
Master's degree in Jazz Singing at Conservatorium van Amsterdam
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Diploma at Virgilio - Redi Linguistic High School
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in Jazz Singing at Nino Rota Conservatory, Monopoli
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
Master's degree in Jazz Singing at Conservatorium van Amsterdam
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Professional Musician
August 21, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Musicultura Selection
February 16, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Nuoro Jazz Scholarship
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Little Tony Award
September 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Little Tony Award
September 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education