Antonello Colledanchise receives Obra Cultural Special Prize

Antonello Colledanchise has been awarded the ‘Premio Speciale 2026’ by the Obra Cultural. The ceremony took place on September 29 at the Chiostro di San Francesco during the San Michele celebrations.

Colledanchise is a poet, musician, researcher, and educator who has spent over fifty years promoting the Alghero culture and the Catalan language in Sardinia. Since 1972, he has released nine albums and two poetry collections, performing internationally in locations such as Brazil, France, Greece, and Portugal.

In addition to his musical career, Colledanchise has worked extensively with schools to preserve traditional nursery rhymes and has founded cultural entities including Està Esclarint and Panta Rei. His recent artistic work includes collaborations exploring medieval songs and ethno-jazz in the Alghero dialect. In 2025, writer Emigdi Subirats published a biography titled ‘El trobador Antonello Colledanchise’ to honor his contributions.