Alessandra Belloni

Alessandra Belloni's Glasonbury Book Launch and Concert with healing chants, ritual drumming and trance dance ceremonies in honour of the Black Madonna

About this Event

On behalf of The Glastonbury Gnostic Centre & Chapel, Annabel Du Boulay is honoured to invite you to join Alessandra Belloni as she opens a portal into the sacred sites of the mysterious Black Madonna in Italy and around the world through the launch of her new Book and Concert. Alessandra Belloni is the Artistic Director, Founder and Lead Performer of I GIULLARI DI PIAZZA Italian Music, Theatre and Dance Ensemble, and Artist-in-Residence at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York City. She is the designer of a line of signature series Italian tambourines made by Remo, was voted one of the best female percussionists in the world by DRUM Magazine and won the Best World Percussion CD of the Year. An internationally renowned and award winning tambourine virtuoso, singer, dancer and actress, Alessandra Belloni was born in Rome, Italy and is committed to preserving the strong and rich traditions of her culture. In this performance, Alessandra Belloni (lead vocal, mezzo-soprano, southern Italian percussion) and guest Lydia Lyte (percussion) will bring you healing chants, ritual drumming & trance dance ceremonies in honour of the Black Madonna from southern Italy, France, Spain and Brazil.Alessandra will speak about her Book, Healing Journeys With The Black Madonna, which is based on 35 years of academic research and fieldwork. The book is a musical-spiritual guide highlighting one woman’s mystical journey of empowerment and transformation, and revealing the mysterious Black Madonna as a Christian tradition with origins in pre-Christian devotion to the Earth Goddess and the African Mother. It comprises 12 chapters and each one ends with the description of the ritual prayers, lyrics and notations of the chants. MORE INFORMATION:

Doors Open: 7.30pm Performance Starts: 8pm There will be a cash bar in the interval Performance Ends: 10pm Tickets: £15 Advance or £20 On the Door Due to the venue capacity and popularity of this artist, Advance Purchase is Highly Recommended Tickets cannot be cancelled, exchanged or refunded after purchase

WORKSHOP Alessandra will also be holding a 'Rhythm is the Cure' Healing Dance and Percussion Workshop on Saturday 15 June 1-5pm at the Small Town Hall, Glastonbury - there are only 10 tickets left. Please email Annabel Du Boulay via her website https://annabelduboulay.com to book your ticket.

Alessandra will be holding a 'Rhythm is the Cure' Healing Dance and Percussion Workshop on Saturday 15 June from 1-5pm at the Small Town Hall, Glastonbury.

ONLY 10 tickets left £75 Advance or £95 On the Door Open to women and men

Please email Annabel Du Boulay via her website https://annabelduboulay.com to book your ticket.