Alice De André, actress and granddaughter of Fabrizio De André, posted a critical comment on social media about the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini at the annual tribute concert dedicated to the singer-songwriter, held on August 9 at L'Agnata, De André's historic residence in Sardinia. Alice De André wrote that her grandfather would have asked him what he was doing there, adding that Salvini's values and his vision of society are diametrically opposed to those expressed in De André's lyrics, and questioning what the minister could have understood of the songs while sitting in the front row.

During the evening, in which singer Diodato performed, a young woman in the audience stood up and challenged Salvini's presence, but was criticized by other spectators who accused her of lacking respect. Alice De André referenced that episode and expressed doubt that Fabrizio De André has become a figure celebrated by everyone as long as no one remembers what his lyrics actually said.

In the opposite direction, Dori Ghezzi, Fabrizio De André's long-time partner, defended the value of dialogue. Ghezzi stated that she has always been left-wing but argued that it is right to foster dialogue and that music should bring people together.

The reactions to the episode highlight the enduring vitality of the debate over the cultural and political legacy of Fabrizio De André, a singer-songwriter whose work continues to be invoked by diverse political positions, often with diverging interpretations.