musica for africa

Musica for Africa is a musical project created by Mariano Schiavolini, composer, music producer and member of the 70’s progressive rock group, Celeste. Mariano wanted to bring to life a series of songs, combining the styles of soul and spirituals with progressive rock. The result is a unique blend of genres ordinarily worlds apart. Mariano’s music is very dedicated, with each song channeling grand and often humanitarian themes. For this reason he was able to win the collaboration of various talented and influential South African artists who, in addition to sharing their passion for music, lent their own humanitarian sensibilities to the cause. For this the project was called Musica for Africa, being both for and by the people of the African continent. The songs, whose lyrics are written by the English lyricist, Nikki Turner, touch on important themes, one of which being the freedom of religion.