Art, music and travel: how is the life of Axel, the lesser known son of Claudio Caniggia and Mariana Nannis
After the viralization of a video in which he plays the harmonica with the Spanish singer and guitarist Manuel Jesus Rodriguezbetter known by his nickname, The Koala, Axel Caniggiathe eldest son of Claudio Paolo Caniggia Y Mariana Nannistalked to Clarione of his passion for music, his plans for the future and confirmed his desire to travel to Argentina.
In detail, the brother of twins Charlotte and Alexander Caniggia has avoided talking about the latest news related to his family to focus on his artistic career; his days of hers in Europe, where she lives most of the year; and her relationship with Nevis, his girlfriend. Also, the young man 31 years old He revealed what his bond with Diego Maradona was and what he felt and felt after his sad departure.
-We know more about your facet as a plastic artist, a draftsman, than as a musician, when did your interest in music start?
-I have always loved everything related to music, and from an early age it aroused my interest, listening to songs on the radio and watching movies, music has always accompanied me in my life.
Claudio and Axel Caniggia are super close.
– Since when have you been playing the harmonica?
It has always been the first instrument I started playing. The first harmonica I bought was when I was 14, listening to musicians like Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, James Cotton. It is a small tool that can accompany you everywhere and gives you a lot of fun.
-We saw your video with El Koala, how did you meet him?
-I was interested in meeting him, as he is a great artist, he is very creative and a great person, both he and his wife, Vito, and we decided to do something together. It was a real pleasure meeting you and playing some of your songs.
-Would you like to immerse yourself completely in music or would you rather keep all your artistic sides the same?
-I have been making music for a long time, recording songs and playing with many musicians, so I see it as another part of my life that complements others, it is a pleasure to create and share music with others.
Axel Caniggia with Robert De Niro, who he played.
What does your father say?
-My father and I share the same musical tastes: blues and rock. He has known my musical facet since I was a child, we love going to concerts together, just some harmonicas and other musical instruments that he gave me.
-What do you advise? Apparently he is extremely proud of you …
-My father has always supported me in all my life projects (art, musicals etc…), and he really liked (the video with El Koala) as he told me.
-What city do you currently live in?
-I am not always in the same place, since I move a lot for work reasons, generally in Madrid, Marbella, Italy, London, France, Miami …
-What projects do you have in mind?
-I have several projects, the main one is to continue with my art. I am currently preparing an opera by (Diego) Maradona and my father for the Uri Geller museum in Israel, as well as several art projects for some museums in Europe and the U.S. I also continue to make recordings for other musicians and we are talking to producers to carry out a program in my country, in Argentina, and in Europe.
Axel and his wife Nieves.
-We know that you have been in a relationship with Nieves for many years and they always express their desire to visit Argentina when they do?
-Nieves is the love of my life, she is a great woman who makes me very happy every day. And yes, we really want to visit Argentina. We have not been able to go to my country before for work commitments, the people with us are very nice and loving.
-Have you planned a vacation in Buenos Aires? What other places besides the capital would you like to visit?
-Yes, we would like to visit all of Argentina, it is a very beautiful country and has many things to see and do, when we go we will visit all its wonderful corners and enjoy its gastronomy.
Axel Caniggia and Diego Maradona when El Diez went to see one of his exhibitions.
-Would you like to visit Diego Maradona’s tomb?
-It is very difficult for me to talk about this topic, Diego was a great friend, he has always been there since I was a child, supporting me in everything. Obviously we would like to visit his tomb, even if Diego lives inside us, he has given all Argentines and the rest of the world a lot of happiness and we will always carry all those memories in our souls.
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Eugenia Belic
Source: Clarin