"If we stay apart we will stay close”: How many times have we heard these words, like a mantra that is repeated and that becomes insistent in this Christmas period. And it is the invitation extended to all of Italy that starts from Sicilian artists, musicians, singers, comedians who have recorded the song "Comes Christmas". The solidarity project is aimed at raising funds for the families of health workers who sacrificed their lives during this terrible pandemic. And so this phrase "If we stay away we will stay close" becomes the refrain of a song that is a wish for Christmas but also an invitation to respect the rules, to be close again soon.
Christmas comes from Fiorello to Frassica, from Venuti to Carmen Consoli
And so the most beautiful voices of Sicilian music alternate in this song that transmits emotions. And then the recited parts entrusted to the great Rosario Fiorello. The lyrics of the song "Christmas is coming ”is by Kaballà, Vincenzina Cirillo and Lello Analfino. The music of Kaballà, artistic production by Christian Rigano and executive production by Nuccio La Ferlita and Alessandra Nalon. The artists involved are Carmen Consoli, Roy Paci, Nino Frassica, Rosario Fiorello, Mario Biondi, Mario Venuti, Sister Cristina, Giovanni Caccamo, Deborah Iurato, Loredana Error.
And again Mario Incudine, Kaballà, Ivan Segreto, Lello Analfino, Giuseppe Anastasi, Roberta Finocchiaro, Silvia Salemi, Miele. Carlo Muratori, Daria Biancardi, Lidia Schillaci, Interscholastic Choir Vincenzo Bellini of Catania, Daniela Giambra. Picciotto, Massimo Youth Orchestra - Youth Orchestra of the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Patrizia Laquidara. Rosario Di Bella, Shakalab, Tony Canto, Vincenzo Spampinato, Caterina Anastasi and Manola Micalizzi of Babil On Suite.
The song available on the platforms
The song "Comes Christmas" was released in recent days on streaming platforms and digital download. And the video is also available on youtube, directed by Giacomo Triglia. The solidarity project "Sicily For Italy in support of the families of Italian health workers" it is promoted by the Sicilian Region and the Giglio di Cefalù Foundation.
"Sicily to Italy - the promoters explained - is a project to promote health and raise awareness of the correct behaviors to follow during the Christmas holidays. To counter the coronavirus and a work of solidarity to convey a message of resilience and hope towards the future. The song comes straight to the heart with the awareness that this Christmas will be different and that the best gift we can give ourselves is to stay away to be close again soon.".
A song that moves and that starts from Sicily, goes beyond the borders of the island and reaches all of Italy. The proceeds from the stories will go to support the families of health workers. Furthermore, the Giglio Foundation has activated a dedicated account (IBAN: IT78Y0521643260000000091315) and a collection on Gofundme. Still so a musical project for a good cause. Artists united in music to raise funds in this particular moment we are experiencing. A great message of hope for the coming year.
