WMI Concerts

A fiery “journey” through the South of Italy featuring magic rituals and tarantellas used as music therapy and exorcism, healing chants in honor of the Black Madonna, lullabies, and love ballads, as well as original songs by Alessandra Belloni inspired by the rituals and rhythms of Brazil. This 30th anniversary celebration of I Giullari di Piazza features co-founders Alessandra Belloni (vocals, percussion, ritual dance) and John La Barbera (chitarra battente-Renaissance folk guitar, mandolin) along with Steve Gorn, Joe Deninzon, Antonio Fini, dancers, and others. Italy’s Neapolitan folk singer Nando Citarella, founder of I TAMBURI DEL VESUVIO, appears as special guest artist.

For video:
http://www.magneticimage.com/rvid/ab_del1600_pizzicarella.mov

For more info:
http://www.alessandrabelloni.com/

This program is part of Daniel Pearl World Music Days, an annual global event dedicated to the ideals of tolerance, friendship and a shared humanity. www.danielpearl.org

Tickets $25
WMI Friends $21
Students $18