Music and Voices Concert Series at Most Precious Blood Church in NYC’s Historic Little Italy

John T. La Barbera and Nando Citarella with San Gennaro

Since the closing of the Extraordinary Year of Mercy and the shortening of church hours (doors now close at 6pm), my visits to the Shrine Church of Most Precious Blood in NYC’s historic Little Italy has been considerably reduced. So when I had the opportunity to attend the church’s monthly “Music & Voices” concert series featuring Nando Citarella, John T. La Barbera and Jennifer Stigliani-Bowen, I jumped at the opportunity. The trio performed traditional folk songs from southern Italy, including my favorite, “A San Michè.” 

 Master of ceremonies Bill Russo 

Musician-singer-actor-folklorist-teacher Nando Citarella

Internationally renowned guitar virtuoso John T. La Barbera

Vocalist Jennifer Stigliani-Bowen also played the zither and castanets

Nando and John

Singer-songwriter Allison Scola joins friends Nando, Bill, John and Jennifer