MESSINA – The “Tribute to Rosa Balistreri – The voice of Sicily”, a cultural-musical charity show staged at the Sala Laudamo in Messina on the evening of 7 June, was a success. Sold out for the performance of the musical formation composed of Barbara Arcadi, Adolfo Crisafulli on guitar, Fabio Catalano on piano and accordion and Alfredo Restuccia on sax and percussion. The funds raised were donated to the Acisjf Messina Committee. The initiative, sponsored by the Municipality of Messina, celebrated the unforgettable figure of Rosa Balistreri, symbol of Sicilian music and culture.
The event was further embellished by the dance theater interventions of Antonella Gargano, who was able to perfectly integrate suggestive choreographic movements with music, transporting the audience on an exciting journey through Sicilian culture and traditions. The evening represented not only a moment of remembrance and celebration for Rosa Balistreri, but also an opportunity to raise public awareness and raise funds for the Acisjf Messina Committee, which has been working for years on behalf of people in difficulty, offering support and precious resources to the community.
With a full house at the Sala Laudamo, the “Tribute to Rosa Balistreri – The voice of Sicily” demonstrated once again how much music and culture can unite people and promote values of solidarity and social commitment. An unforgettable evening that left a deep mark in the hearts of those present, renewing Rosa Balistreri’s legacy and celebrating her powerful voice that will continue to resonate through generations.
