MISSISSAUGA
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| JURY
- Denis Grady
- Pedro Guevaro-Mann
- Fr. Ted Nowak
- David MacDonald
- Zbigniew Piotrowski
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| ANNOUNCERS
- Darline Chmielewski
- Magdalena Hofman
- Konrad Szymanski
- Slawomir Zinkiewicz
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This year's Festival theme:
"I am the Resurrection and the Life"
(J 11, 25).
The Festival was held at the John Paul II Cultural Centre at 4300 Cawthra Road in Mississauga from November 9 to 11, 2001. Special guests were: Marco Tavola & Roberto Bignoli - Italy, Tomek Kaminski - Poland, Denis Grady & David Macdonld - Canada... |
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Laureates of the 12th International Festival of Religious Song
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CD covers - Short bio's |
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| Marco Tavola |
Roberto Bignoli |
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| Denis Grady |
Tomek Kamiński |
Singer/songwriter
Marco Tavola
is also a producer/engineer who spent several years in Los Angeles studying audio recording technique.
Tavola's background is a real contrast to Bignoli's. He was born into an affluent Italian family but amidst the wealth, lingered a spiritual hunger. He recognized his spiritual poverty in 1995 while living in Rome. The fast cars, motorcycles, women and all the luxury money offers ceased to offer him any inner fulfillment. It was at this time that he read "The Simple Walk" by Mother Teresa. The message awoke his heart to God's quiet power to give lasting peace.
He sold all his possessions and moved to the country where he bought some horses and animals and embarked on a new quest to get free. One morning after attending Mass he approached the priest and asked for an explanation of the day's sermon.
The priest recognized Marco's loneliness and invited him to return to the church the next day.
As Marco approached the church the following day he came to an intersection. To the left was a soccer game (he is a gifted athlete who has a passion for sport) and to the right was the church.
He turned right and met with the priest and many new Christian friends including a devout Catholic, Roman beauty named Arianna.
The fellowship was so authentic in comparison to the shallow relationships of his high society past, that he opened his life further to God's calling. The next month he did the spiritual exercises of St. Thomas and then made his general confession, surrendering his baggage to God.
He married Arianna the following year and has been blessed with two children and another due this December.
His zeal for serving God and the Church with his gifts has transformed his life.
He clearly recognizes the trappings of the world in keeping souls from coming to Christ, especially in young people.
His music is devoted to reaching young people with the message that they are needed in the work of God's kingdom. Tavola's music can be heard. |
Roberto Bignoli is well known throughout Italy and Europe for his work in Christian music. His foray into the music scene happened when he was sixteen, singing on the streets of Italy, various pop festivals and clubs throughout Europe. His ambition for pop stardom was interrupted in 1984 after a faith experience. Since then Bignoli has released 7 CD’s, that reflect a deep spirituality and a passion for singing what he believes.
As a Christian artist his tour venue has taken him to prisons, hospitals, recovery communities, schools and churches.
A polio survivor who today walks with the aid of two crutches and the survivor of a sad and painful childhood,(His parents abandoned him when he was a child and he later spent time in jail) Bignoli possess the energy and drive of 10 healthy men. His testimony vividly reflects an amazing story of a confused, hurting human transformed to a peaceful, joyous soul through a new understanding of God. He clearly understands suffering and uses his music to speak hope to those who live in pain.
On the musical side, his voice is reminiscent at times of American JJ Cale, and his arrangements cover the map of pop, rock, blues and folk.
He has enough experience carrying the Christian message to present it in a fresh contemporary musical format with success. |
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SPONSORS OF THE
12-th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF RELIGIOUS SONG -
MISSISSAUGA 2001
Anna's Bakery & Pastry
ATP Diamonds Jewelry
Cepelia Store
Chester's Renovation
Dr. Bronislaw & Helena Chojeccy
Dr. Maria Dlugosz
Dr. Artur Majchrowicz
Dr. Filippo
Dr. Teresa Jasinska-Reif
Jerzy Drotlef - Dom dla Ciebie
Ed's Warehouse
Eddie's Meat Product
Etobicoke Engine Rebuilding
Fundusz Dziedzictwa Polek w Kanadzie
Marchell Golden Stone Landscaping
High-Tech Physiotherapy & rehabilitation Centre
Karpaty Deli
Knights of Columbus
LOT Polish Airlines
Nestley Confectionary
Mrs. Benedykta & Mr. Jan Nicki
Ontario Auto Collision
Polish Studio
Polcan Meat & Deli
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church
St. Stanislaus & St. Casimirs Polish Credit Union
Solar Video Productions
Something Special
Stróz John - Lawyer
Super Kielbasa & Deli
Supreme Pierogies
Sweet Temptation Bakery
Swiderski Pharmacy
Tomek's Natural Preserves Inc.
Towarzystwo Rozancowe i Rycerze Niepokalanej
Turner & Porter Funeral Directiors
Warmia Deli
White Eagle Automotive.
World Meats
Z ukosa
Zagloba Restaurant
Mr. Zbigniew Wasilewski
Thank you kindly for all your contributions
Thank you
Performers, Jury, Sponsors, Guests, Technicians and the Audience for participating in the 12-th International Festival of Religious Song.
God Bless!
Organizers:
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Mississauga
Catholic Youth Studio - KSM Inc.
Catholic Radio - AM 530
You could win tickets for the
12th Internationl Festival of Religius Songs.
CONTEST
Question:
Marco Tavola said: "My awakening started with a book ....
by Mother Theresa of Calcutta." What is the title of the book?
HINT: You will find the answer on this page.
In order to take part in prize draw you need to supply real address!
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Festival
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| Marco Tavola - Italy |
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| Roberto Bignoli - Italy |
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| Tomek Kamiński - Poland |
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| Denis Grady - Canada |
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| David Macdonald - Canada |
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Sylwia Michałowska