| “Edify
your own spirit through a long journey in faith and
announce the Word of God everywhere”; this is
Tyna Casalini’s only motivation. She founds the
BLACK ON WHITE GOSPEL CHOIR in 1993; it is one of the
very first Gospel choirs in the heart of Salento.
Tyna’s respect and dedication to Gospel culture
and the years of careful creation of her choir have
allowed the Black on White G.C. to achieve a sound reputation
and every concert sees the presence of large audiences
who appreciate them.
Tyna proposes an authentic, singular Gospel, her concerts
are wonderful moments of PRAISE AND WORSHIP, moments
of charming prayer, totally far from any kind of exhibitionism.
Black on White G.C. ‘s concerts have become suggestive
events all over Salento and are always characterized
by class and refinement.
National and international artists, such as REV.LEE
BROWN, MASSIMO FARAO’, SHAWNN MONTEIRO, CHERYL
PORTER, MICHELE BONIVENTO and REV. ASHLEY K. DAVIS start
to collaborate in 1998.
The concerts given in prestigious churches in Rome,
with the collaboration of CEI Undersecretary Monsignor
Menegaldo and the touching concert given in St. Peter’s
Square in honour of His Holiness JOHN PAUL II during
the Jubilee in 2000 are important events for the Black
and White G.C.
In the same year, they record their first CD, called “God loves you”, based on the intense sound
of Black Gospel, dedicated to all the children who suffer
in the world, victims of war and diseases. This production
has obtained UNICEF support.
They work with well known humanitarian associations,
such as AVSI, the Italian Red Cross, AGIMI, Eurogiovani,
ADMO....
One of the most touching experiences is the concert
given on the 12th SICK PEOPLE DAY in collaboration with
IPAVSI and the Italian Catholic Doctors Association.
In 2001 for the first time in Salento Tyna Casalini
proposes CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL; with a music closer to
young people she brings them nearer the deep values
of Gospel culture. This change has met with understandable
amazement but great approval.
This new style of execution, with a HIP HOP sound, enhances
Black on White G.C.’s peculiarity: Tyna has always
developed and improved the communicative techniques
of her choir through her method, to spread the value
of the Announcement.
The care of details, from free expression to creative
gestural expressiveness, from choreographies to scenery...this
is what Tyna has been caring for in her long career.
The Black on White G.C. is based on a wonderful synchrony
of voices and soul expressions which joyfully rise to
God.
Today the Black on White G.C. is one of the few Gospel
choirs which deals with Contemporary Gospel whose main aim
is that of merging with the audience in a unique vibrant
force to walk together towards God and meet Him to start
living life.
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