After the splendid performances of Raphael Gualazzi and the Premiata Forneria Marconi, the triptych of Christmas concerts at 70 metres of depth, in the Grave delle Castellana Caves (Ba). Scheduled Thursday 27 December, in fact, the third of the three main live shows of Winter Caves 2018, the calendar of events promoted by the Castellana Caves srl, under the patronage of the Municipality of Castellana Grotte, in collaboration with Hell in the Cave and World Dance Movement, as part of the Crossing Arts project.
In the splendid setting of the entrance cave to the Apulian karst complex, a musical show by The Harlem Voices feat. Eric B. TurnerAmerican gospel enters the Castellana Caves and floods one of Italy's most visited tourist attractions with sound and spirituality. Founded in New York by a group of musicians with years of experience and extensive touring with leading gospel groups, The Harlem Voices are led by Eric B. Turner, Pastor of the Worship Center Church of Harlem and Professor of Performance Psychology at the prestigious New York University. They enrich gospel with nuances of R&B, soul, and funk, dancing and creating impressive choreography.
Concert starts at 21 hours (Ticket office opens at 20pm – descent to the Grave from the lifts near the Anelli Museum at 20,30pm – concert starts at 21pm).
Presale on ticketone.it and at the Castellana Caves ticket office.
More info at Castellana Caves Secretariat by calling the number 080.49982211 (every day, from 9am to 13pm) or by writing via email to segreteria@grottedicastellana.it.
WINTER CAVES 2018
Winter Caves 2018 is a month of events, excursions, shows and initiatives at 70 metres depth (and not only) with the programme including appointments in the Grave of the Castellana Caves (Ba), at the Franco Anelli Speleological Museum and in Piazzale Anelli (always at the Castellana Caves), but also in other places in the city of Castellana Grotte.
Two appointments with Hell in the Cave – verses dancing in the dark air, a re-enactment of Dante's Inferno 70 meters underground. On Sunday, December 30th and Saturday, January 12th, the actors, dancers, and acrobats of the world's largest underground aerial show will return to animate the stalactites and stalagmites of the Castellana Caves with Puglia's only permanent show.
Another event is also scheduled, on Thursday 10th January, with Speleonight, the exclusive night visit, to be experienced for long stretches in the dark and for some stretches alone, in small groups, to fully enjoy the emotions of exploring the karst complex of the Castellana caves.
Various initiatives "outside the Caves" promoted by Grotte di Castellana srl as part of Grotte d'Inverno 2018: until January 12th in Piazza Garibaldi in Castellana Grotte “Fun on Ice – ice rink”, from 4th to 6th January in Piazzale Anelli the first time of the “Befana at the caves” with concerts, the traditional Befanone, the arrival of the Befana and other surprises, the show on January 3rd “Dance of Verses” at the Anelli Speleological Museum and on December 30th the concert “What a band!” in Largo San Leone Magno in the heart of Castellana Grotte.
From December 23 to January 6Furthermore, there will be four guided tours of the Castellana Caves: during the upcoming holidays, in fact, it will be possible to complete the entire itinerary inside, up to the White Cave, at four times: two in the morning (at 10 am and 12 pm) and two in the afternoon (at 14 pm and 16 pm). Until December 23rd and after January 6th, however, visits will always be possible at the two morning times of 10 am and 12 pm. Finally, as usual, the Castellana Caves will be closed only on Christmas Day (all day on December 25th, 2018) and New Year's Day (all day on January 1st, 2019).
Further information on the events scheduled for Grotte d'Inverno 2018, videos and interviews of the concerts on the Facebook and Instagram social channels of Grotte di Castellana srl and on the website www.grottedicastellana.it.
THE HARLEM VOICES FEAT. ERIC B. TURNER, 27 DECEMBER 2018, 15 euros
The Harlem Voices was founded in 2015 in Harlem, New York, by musicians who had spent years working and touring extensively with prominent gospel groups. Eric B. Turner, Pastor of the Worship Center Church of Harlem and Professor of Performance Psychology at the prestigious New York University, took the reins of the group and made it an important figure within the Harlem community, supporting local needs through a series of benefit concerts. Artistically, The Harlem Voices are known for pushing the boundaries of gospel music, infusing it with nuances of R&B, soul, and funk. They also love dancing and creating impressive choreography. All band members have over 20 years of musical careers behind them, having played in some of the most prestigious gospel groups and performed on stage alongside world-class artists.
