Helmut Lotti
Helmut Lotti | |
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.jpg) Lotti in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers 22 October 1969 |
| Origin | Ghent, Belgium |
| Genres | Classical, pop, rock & roll, easy listening |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Piet Roelen Productions |
| Website | www.helmutlotti.be |
Helmut Lotti (born Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers; 22 October 1969), is a Belgian tenor[1] and singer-songwriter. Lotti performs in several styles and languages. Once an Elvis impersonator, he has sung African and Latino and Jewish music hit records, and he crossed over into classical music in the 1990s.[1] In 2023 he brought a selection of his favourite Heavy Metal songs at Graspop Metal Meeting.
Life and music
[edit | edit source]The son of Luc and Rita (née Lagrou), Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers was born in Ghent, Belgium, and began his singing career with a visual and singing style in an obvious imitation of Elvis Presley,[2] and was described as "De Nieuwe Elvis" (in Dutch) or "The New Elvis". His first two albums were Vlaamse Nachten ("Flemish Nights", 1990) and Alles Wat Ik Voel ("All That I Feel", 1992). After a few more albums, he changed direction in 1995 with the first of what became a long series of "Helmut Lotti Goes Classic" albums, which proved to increase his popularity. Since 2000 he has also made successful recordings in traditional Latino, African and Russian-style music.
Lotti sings in his native language Dutch, as well as Afrikaans, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele and others. His albums has sold over 13 million worldwide.[3]
Lotti does volunteer work as an ambassador for UNICEF. Lotti took part in the 0110 concerts against racism, organised by Tom Barman.[4]
He was married 3 times, divorced 3 times and has 1 daughter. Lotti was diagnosed with autism as an adult.[5][6]
Discography
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Sales | Certifications |
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| 1990 | Vlaamse Nachten / Flemish Nights | ||
| 1992 | Alles wat ik voel / All That I Feel | ||
| 1993 | Memories |
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| 1994 | Just for You |
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| 1995 | Helmut Lotti Goes Classic | ||
| 1996 | Helmut Lotti Goes Classic II | ||
| 1997 | Helmut Lotti Goes Classic III | ||
| 1998 | Romantic | ||
| 1998 | Helmut Lotti Goes Classic Final Edition |
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| 1998 | A classical Christmas with Helmut Lotti | ||
| 1999 | Romantic 2 |
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| 1999 | Out of Africa | ||
| 2000 | Vlaamse hits / Flemish hits | ||
| 2000 | Latino Classics | ||
| 2001 | Latino Love Songs | ||
| 2002 | My Tribute to the King |
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| 2003 | Pop Classics in Symphony | ||
| 2004 | From Russia with Love | ||
| 2006 | Meine geliebte Klassik / My Favorite Classics | ||
| 2006 | The Crooners | ||
| 2008 | Time to Swing |
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| 2013 | Mijn Hart & Mijn Lijf | ||
| 2015 | Faith, Hope & Love | ||
| 2016 | The Comeback Album | ||
| 2018 | Soul Classics in Symphony |
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| 2021 | Italian Songbook | ||
| 2023 | Hellmut Lotti Goes Metal |
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b Goldsmith B (2009). Belgian tenor Helmut Lotti wants to find his own style. WDEZ. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
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External links
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- Helmut Lotti official site (English language) Archived 21 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine
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- 1969 births
- Living people
- Musicians from Ghent
- 20th-century Belgian male singers
- 20th-century Belgian singers
- Belgian singer-songwriters
- Belgian male singer-songwriters
- Belgian male songwriters
- Grand Officers of the Order of the Crown (Belgium)
- English-language singers from Belgium
- Dutch-language singers of Belgium
- Hebrew-language singers of Belgium
- Afrikaans-language singers of Belgium
- French-language singers of Belgium
- Italian-language singers of Belgium
- Russian-language singers of Belgium
- Spanish-language singers of Belgium
- Xhosa-language singers
- Ukrainian-language singers
- Zulu-language singers
- 21st-century Belgian male singers
- 21st-century Belgian singers
- Belgian autistic people
- Autistic musicians
- Belgian people with disabilities
- Singers with disabilities
- Elvis impersonators
- Belgian anti-racism activists
- World Music Awards winners