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NAR International

NAR International is an Italian independent record production and music publishing company founded in the 1980s by Mario Limongelli.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

NAR International is described on its official website as one of the most representative companies in the Italian independent music scene, active in record production and music publishing. It was founded in the 1980s by Mario Limongelli, a musician and member, together with Toto Cutugno, of the musical group Albatros. The company began by producing young rock bands and Italian singer-songwriters, and over the years has dedicated itself to the research and development of musical projects by both established artists and young talents. Its repertoire includes more than 1,000 artists, and it has produced albums for artists such as Milva, Giorgio Faletti, Fausto Leali, Giuni Russo, Loredana Bertè, Franco Califano, Lando Fiorini, Riccardo Fogli, Donatella Rettore, Ivana Spagna, Camaleonti, Fred Bongusto, Gigliola Cinquetti, Fiordaliso and Annalisa Minetti, winner of the 1998 Sanremo Festival. Alongside production, it has acquired and developed important record catalogs from prestigious labels, including Altamarea (2009), Flying Records and Marcon Music (2010), RSI (2012) and Hermanos (2013).

History

NAR International is an Italian record production and music publishing company founded in the 1980s by Mario Limongelli, a musician and member, together with Toto Cutugno, of the musical group Albatros. It began its activity producing young rock bands and Italian singer-songwriters. Over the years it has dedicated itself to the continuous research and development of musical projects by both established artists and young talents. Among others, it has produced albums by Milva, Giorgio Faletti, Fausto Leali, Giuni Russo, Loredana Bertè, Franco Califano, Lando Fiorini, Riccardo Fogli, Donatella Rettore, Ivana Spagna, Camaleonti, Fred Bongusto, Gigliola Cinquetti, Fiordaliso and Annalisa Minetti, winner of the 1998 Sanremo Festival. Production activity was soon joined by the acquisition and development of important record catalogs from prestigious labels. The official website timeline lists acquisitions including Altamarea in 2009, Flying Records and Marcon Music in 2010, RSI (Radio Televisione Svizzera) in 2012, and Hermanos in 2013.

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One of the most representative companies in the Italian independent music scene, focused on record production and music publishing.

Product categories. record productions · music publishing · music catalogs

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