BAZIL MEADE WITH ALBERTO MARSICO
& CASTAGNOLE COMMUNITY CHOIR

A gospel legend in Ascona

It is with a true gospel legend that this year organist Alberto Marsico and the Castagnole Community Choir stand before the audience for the traditional gospel concert on June 29. Conducting and accompanying them in concert will be Rev. Bazil Meade, the charismatic and multifaceted vocalist, pianist, founder and leader of one of Europe’s leading vocal ensembles, the London Community Gospel Choir, with whom he has performed all over the world, collaborating with stars such as Madonna, Sting, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and Kylie Minogue. No stranger to collaborating with various gospel choirs, Meade will meet the Castagnole Community Choir (C.C.C), a former guest of the festival in 2024, which has been in operation since 2014.  In its full line-up, the C.C.C is composed of about 55 singers and ranges from the more traditional gospel (Mahalia Jackson, Clara Ward) to rhythm’n blues, taking advantage of the great added value and artistic qualities of Alberto Marsico, one of Europe’s most renowned Jazz-Blues Organ musician, who accompanies the performances on organ and piano.