Patrizia Terreno is an Italian singer-songwriter and musician, originally from Piedmont but artistically associated with the Genoese school. She made her debut on the music scene in the late 1980s, achieving immediate critical acclaim with her debut album *Dietro la porta* (1989). For this work, she was awarded the Targa Tenco for Best Debut Album, one of the most prestigious awards for singer-songwriters in Italy. Her career continued with albums such as *Grandi labbra* (1991) and *Vulcano* (1994), consolidating a style characterized by introspective songwriting and refined sounds that blend pop, jazz, and world music influences. Over the years, she has collaborated with various artists, including Cristiano De André, and has continued to produce music, as evidenced by the album *Oltre il confine* (2011). She is recognized as an original and consistent voice in the Italian singer-songwriter scene, appreciated for her artistic integrity and the quality of her lyrics.