December 18, 2024 – JESOLO (VE), Palazzo del Turismo_9:00 p.m.

Tickets go on sale via the Ticketone network at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24. For more information and authorized sales locations, visit www.azalea.it.

The Harlem Gospel Choiris America’s most famous gospel choir and one of the most renowned in the world. For nearly 40 years, it has captivated audiences with its powerful vocal style and infectious energy, striving to break down cultural barriers, uniting nations and people, and sharing—through its music—a message of love, peace, and harmony with thousands of people from diverse nations and cultures. This extraordinary vocal ensemble will take the stage in concert onDecember 18atthe Palazzo del TurismoinJesolo(starting at 9:00 p.m.), where it will present a spectacular new concert dedicated to the extraordinaryAretha Franklin, in addition to the greatest hits of the gospel tradition.Ticketsfor the concert, organized byZenit srlin collaboration with theMunicipality of JesoloandJesolo Turismo, will go on sale via theTicketonenetwork starting at 3:00 PM onThursday, October 24. Info and authorized sales points atwww.azalea.it

Founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, the choir is composed of the finest voices and musicians from the gospel churches of Harlem and New York. Through its music, the Harlem Gospel Choir has always strived to foster a better understanding of African American culture and gospel music, seeking to share its values and messages with thousands of people around the world. For nearly four decades, these wonderful artists have toured the world, thrilling audiences with the inspirational power of Black gospel music.The Harlem Gospel Choir hasperformed alongside superstars such as Bono of U2, Diana Ross, The Gorillaz, Andre Rieu, and more recently Sam Smith, Damon Albarn, and Pharrell Williams. The choir has also performed for U.S. Presidents Obama and Carter, for Nelson Mandela, and for two popes, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Throughout their extensive recording career, they have also collaborated with artists of the caliber of Sir Keith Richards, The Chieftains, and Trace Adkins. Following their acclaimed 2022 tour“Harlem Gospel Choir Sings Nina Simone,”they toured in 2023 with the project“Celebrating 60 Years of Whitney Houston,”a tribute marking the 60th anniversary of the famous singer’s birth. In 2024, they will take the stage worldwide with a new special project dedicated to the extraordinaryAretha Franklin.

Upcoming concerts atthe Palazzo del TurismoinJesoloinclude performances byTananai (November 2),Gianna Nannini (November 22), and the show*Esperienze D.M*(November 24). The 2025 schedule already includes theLe Cirque Top Performershow (four performances from January 17 to 19) and concerts byIl Volo(January 10),Geolier (March 15),Pucci (June 13), andNegramaro(September 27). Tickets on sale; info atwww.azalea.it.