Odino Faccia, the Italian-Argentine singer candidate for Nobel Prize for peace 2020 and at the Latin Grammy Awards 2020, was chosen by the producer of the stars Saga WhiteBlack to launch a song by Pope Francis all over the world through a video clip. "Light in the dark", this is the title of the text written by the Pope and arranged by the Colombian composer and record producer, will be interpreted by the singer elected by the Vatican "Voice for Peace in the World" and president of the Foundation "Red Voz por la Paz", affiliated with the UN, which promotes the issue of medium-high pace in various fields (culture, politics, religions, businesses, media).
Odino Face: the video will be made in Italy
The video clip will be made in July in Italy. At the Sacred Door of St. Peter and in other places symbolic of Christianity, the singer will launch messages of hope, of unity, encounter, equality and love, the same contents in the Pope's text. And from Italy, Odin will announce the start of the world tour of concerts for peace, starting from August. The singer, loved throughout Latin America, was the first pop artist in the world to sing in front of Pope Francis and the emeritus Benedict XVI, in St. Peter's Square. The exhibition took place in 2014, during the celebrations for the canonization of John Paul II and John XXIII.
Odino Face and his Italian origins
Odino Faccia, who has the mission of spreading the values of peace throughout the world through his concerts, was born in Ensena (Mexico) on August 21, 1974. His father, Pasquale, originally from Assergi (L'Aquila), emigrated to Argentina in 1951. , with his mother and brothers. His mother, Maria Garritano, from Longobardi (Cosenza), also reaches Argentina with her family. Here the two meet and get married. Odin, who has three brothers: Sandra, Diana and Cesare, studies Public Relations, and graduates in 2003 from the National University of La Plata. Today, after the long period of forced rest, linked to the Coronavirus emergency, he is happy to be able to start working again to ensure that his voice reaches the world, continuing to carry everywhere a message of peace and unity among peoples. We have listened to it for you.
Odin, how does it feel to collaborate with a great producer like Saga WitheBlack?
“I'm proud of it. It's not every day that you get an invitation like this from such a talented producer. WitheBlack works with great artists such as Shakira and Enrique Iglesias, to name but a few. Furthermore, I am enormously pleased that my work can reach everywhere ».
What message does Pope Francis' text contain?
«The words of the Pontiff are an invitation to encounter, to unity, to understand that we are all equal and that the only way to be able to live in community is peace. The text, and the music that accompanies it, want to be a message of love and hope, which can shake consciences and lay the foundations for building a better future ».
You are the only artist in the world to have performed in front of two Popes. What do you remember of those moments?
“It was an unforgettable experience. I can't find the right words to fully express the emotion, the joy, the immense happiness I felt on that occasion ».
In your opinion, what does the world need to achieve peace?
«There is a need for dialogue, for understanding each other. Today people think only of themselves, even within families. We need to approach people, and especially young people, not look down. It is necessary to understand what is in people's hearts in order to better understand what each of us has in their hearts».
Represents the Italian community in the world. What does Italy bring to other countries?
«I bring my roots, the determination, the strength, the desire to always go forward. With respect for others and clear ideas, you can get where you want ».
What values did your parents transmit to you?
“My parents passed on to me the value of work, deep love, family and being a better person every day. This is built only by thinking of the other ».
Would you like to tell us something about the next “Concert Tour for Peace 2020”?
“I am enthusiastic about it because I feel that, today, after the pandemic, people's sensitivity has changed. Many people have realized that being more human and supportive is the way to go. With the concerts for peace we will visit many cities, we will send out messages of hope, not only through music but also through contact with the public. We will take them everywhere Songs with the pieces of the Nobel Peace Prizes and those of Popes John Paul II and Francis. Not only. There will be surprises and guests ».
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