Mina

Who Is Mina (Italian singer)? Age, Biography, and Wiki

As of 2025, Mina is 85 years old. She was born in Busto Arsizio, Italy, and blossomed into a revered figure in the music world. Starting her career in the late 1950s, Mina quickly became a household name, known for her unique vocal range and emotional delivery. She has released numerous albums that have solidified her status as one of Italy's premier musical talents.

For more in-depth information, check out her Wikipedia page.

Occupation	Blues Singer
Date of Birth	March 25, 1940
Age	85 Years
Birth Place	Busto Arsizio, Kingdom of Italy
Horoscope	Aries
Country	Italy

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Height, Weight & Measurements

Mina stands at approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall. While details regarding her weight and precise body measurements are not publicly disclosed, she has always been admired for her elegant stage presence and timeless beauty.

While on a summer holiday in Versilia on 8 August 1958, Mazzini gave an improvised performance of the song "Un'anima tra le mani" to amuse her family after a concert at the La Bussola night club. During the following nights, Sergio Bernardini, the owner of the club, held her back in her attempts to get back on stage.

In September, she started her solo career with the backing of the band Happy Boys. Her concert in September 1958, before an audience of 2,500 people at the Theatre of Rivarolo del Re, won enthusiastic approval from local critics. She soon signed with Davide Matalon, owner of the small record company Italdisc.

Her first single, "Non partir"/"Malatia", was produced under the stage name Mina for the Italian audience. Simultaneously, "Be Bop A Lula"/"When" was issued under the name Baby Gate for the international audience.

Baby was chosen as a contrast to her 178 cm height (5 ft 10 in) – exceptionally tall for an Italian woman – and Gate as a tribute to The Golden Gate Quartet. In December, her performance at the Sei giorni della canzone festival of Milan was described by the La Notte newspaper as the "birth of a star".

It was Mina's last performance with the Happy Boys, as her family refused to let her skip college for a scheduled tour of Turkey.

Family, Dating & Relationship Status

Mina has maintained a relatively private personal life, especially regarding her relationships. Throughout her career, she has been linked to numerous notable individuals but has not publicly confirmed any current romantic relationship. She has two children, naming them Platinette, and has exhibited a strong bond with her family.

Mina was banned from TV and radio in 1963 because her pregnancy and relationship with a married actor did not accord with the dominant Catholic and bourgeois morals. After the ban, the public broadcasting service RAI tried to continue to prohibit her songs, which were forthright in dealing with subjects such as religion, smoking and sex.

Mina's cool act combined sex appeal with public smoking, dyed blonde hair, and shaved eyebrows to create a "bad girl" image.

Net Worth and Salary

As of 2025, Mina's estimated net worth is around $20 million. Throughout her illustrious career, she has not only excelled as a singer but has also ventured into various business opportunities, allowing her to accumulate significant wealth. Mina has continued to receive royalties from her extensive discography, which includes albums, singles, and live performances.

Career, Business, and Investments

Mina's career has spanned over six decades and showcases her versatility as an artist. She is known for blending genres, including pop, jazz, and rock. Over the years, she has collaborated with numerous talented musicians and composers, further enriching her discography.

In addition to her music career, Mina has made successful investments in different sectors, which contribute to her financial security. She has also worked in television and has hosted various shows, expanding her reach and influence further.

Mina's voice has distinctive timbre and great power. Her main themes are anguished love stories performed in high dramatic tones. The singer combined classic Italian pop with elements of blues, R&B and soul music during the late 1960s, especially when she worked in collaboration with the singer-songwriter Lucio Battisti.

Top Italian songwriters created material with large vocal ranges and unusual chord progressions to showcase her singing skills, particularly "Brava" by Bruno Canfora (1965) and the pseudo-serial "Se telefonando" by Ennio Morricone (1966). The latter song was covered by several performers abroad.

Shirley Bassey carried Mina's ballad "Grande grande grande" to charts in the U.S., UK, and other English-speaking countries in 1973. Mina's easy listening duet "Parole parole" was turned into a worldwide hit by Dalida and Alain Delon in 1974. In 1982 her disco single "Morirò per te" entered in the Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Top 100.

Mina gave up public appearances in 1978 but has continued to release popular albums and musical projects on a yearly basis to the present day.

Social Network

Mina is not particularly active on social media platforms, preferring to maintain a sense of mystery around her life. However, her official fan pages and music-related accounts engage with her classic recordings, and promote her music and legacy, keeping her spirit alive in the digital world of 2025.

The main themes of Mina's songs were distressing love stories. Her style was to interpret them in a highly dramatic way by using gestures and body language to bring the story alive. Mina's performance was typically characterised by expressive intensity, subtle variations, and original phrasing.

The music critic Gherardo Gentili has noted her interpretive skills as such: "By Mina, a word became the word, a note became the note."

Education

Although specific details about Mina's formal education are scarce, her artistic talents suggest that she received some form of training that refined her skills. Her natural talent, however, and experiences in the industry have played a significant role in shaping her career.

In summary, Mina remains an iconic figure in the music world in 2025, marked not just by her age but by her ongoing influence, captivating voice, and remarkable career. As she continues to inspire generations, fans eagerly anticipate any new projects or performances that may arise in the coming years.

The family moved to work in Cremona in her childhood. She listened to American rock and roll and jazz records and was a frequent visitor at the Santa Tecla and the Taverna Messicana clubs of Milan, both known for promoting rock and roll. After finishing high school in 1958, she attended college where she majored in accounting.