Canadian singer-songwriter Nicola Ciccone displayed an affinity for writing
music early in his life. From the age of twelve, his first compositions were in
English, however it was his French material over the next few years that gained
him recognition. In 1998, at age 24, Ciccone won the prestigious Ma Premiere
Place de Arts award, receiving his first recording contract soon after. While
studying at McGill University in Montreal, Ciccone released his debut album,
L'Opera du Mendiant (The Opera of the Beggar), in 1999 to considerable critical
acclaim, selling 60,000 units and earn...