Helmut Lotti

Helmut Lotti
Background information
Birth name	Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers
Born	(1969-10-22) 22 October 1969
Origin	Ghent, Belgium
Genres	Classical, Pop, Rock & Roll, Easy Listening
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Piet Roelen Productions
Website	www.helmutlotti.be

Helmut Lotti (born Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers on 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 hit records, and he crossed over into classical music in the 1990s.^[1]

Life and music

The son of Luc and Rita (née Lagrou) Lotigiers, Lotti was born Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers in Ghent, Belgium, and began his singing career with a visual and singing style in an obvious imitation of Elvis Presley, 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.

Helmut Lotti sings fluently in his native language Dutch, as well as Afrikaans, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. He has sold over 13 million albums worldwide and received over 90 platinum and 70 gold albums.

Lotti does volunteer work as an ambassador for UNICEF. Lotti took part in the 0110 concerts against racism, organised by Tom Barman.

Discography

Out of Africa (Helmut Lotti)

In his 'Out of Africa' album, African and African themed songs are arranged for symphony orchestra, choir, and soloist. It was recorded with the Golden Symphonic Orchestra at the Bosotho Cultural Village in the Maluti Mountains in South Africa.

Track Listing:

1. Out of Africa
2. Asimbonanga
3. Malaika
4. Circle Of Life
5. Qongqothwane
6. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
7. Shosholoza
8. Umakoti
9. Jikela Emaweni Hamba
10. Tula Tula
11. Sarie Marais
12. Kumbaya My Lord
13. Pata Pata
14. African Sunrise
15. Minapendawe
16. My Angel
17. Nkosi Sikelele Africa
18. Jay Jay Coolay

References

External links

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• Helmut Lotti official site (English language)