P a o l a
M a s c h i o
My
name is Paola Maschio, the wife of Roberto Bignoli, a singer
songwriter who has been and is inspired by the message of Christ.
For several years now I have been working on the spreading of
information relating to Christian music across the internet,
because I vehemently believe in evangelisation, even through music
and also because there is currently no other information source
available.
The
fact is, that living Roberto’s and other singer-songwriters’
experiences in person I can honestly say that I am convinced of
the benefits that exist in offering one’s art to bear witness
that God exists in this day and age when so many are trying at all
costs to deny His very existence.
This
is the commitment that springs from the desire to give voice
to and to promote Christian music. It is a commitment that takes
up a lot of my time and asks me to sacrifice a great deal. But my
sole desire is to help Christian artists so that they do not feel
abandoned and lone, and to stimulate them to go on despite the
multitude of obstacles that they encounter in the world of music
where more often than not one is one’s own producer and manager.
The result is that this ends up requiring a great deal of effort
and it is right and proper therefore that someone compensates them
for their efforts. As the saying goes “one thing leads to
another”.
In
my view the opportunities in the Catholic world today to organise
concerts, town square events, festivals with Christian artists are
many. Often however, both out of fear or because it is more
important to hear people say…. “Do you know who came and
performed where we live…. he’s famous” one hides behind the
facade of traditional shows.
What
can I offer? Artists’ biographies; record reviews; photos, the
possibility of helping with the organising of concerts with one or
more artists; contacts with the Catholic and secular press; the
handling of press reviews, and
a whole lot more!!!!!
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Born in Verona on the 29th of June 1966, Paola is
married to Roberto Bignoli and is the mother of two little girls.
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Secondary School Qualification
from the Liceo Linguistico, with periods spent in England in
Malvern, Exeter and London.
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In 1992 Paola married Roberto
Bignoli, a Christian Singer Songwriter. They have two young
daughters, Mariastella and Mariachiara
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Worked for a company in the
pharmaceutical sector for 10 years, with particular areas of
responsibility in sales, import, and exports of raw materials.
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From 1984 to 1994 she attended
most of the concerts given by Roberto Bignoli and other Italian
and Foreign Christian artists.
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Since 1995 she has been involved
in the promotion of Christian music via the internet and the press
(newspapers and radio)
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In 1999 she created the web site for the Christian Artists' in
Europe, Associazione Magnificat.
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In March 2000 she created the web
site "Informazione Musica Cristiana" ("Christian
Music Information")IMC
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Has worked with a number of radio
stations and daily and weekly newspapers.
· Press
Officer for:
the international festival "Giovani 2000 lasciateci nascere -
Sanremo Cristiana 1999" ("Youth 2000 let us be born -
Christian Sanremo 1999";
the first international festival of Christian artists "Il
Mondo Canta Maria" ("The World Sings Mary") 2000
and 2001;
the International meeting of Youth in Schio, Italy 1999/2000/
2001;
the Jubilee Gospel Festival in Turin;
the Festival of Christian Music "Insieme per un mondo d'amore
- Gesů in concerto" (Together for a world full of love -
Jesus in Concert) Acquarossa, Switzerland 2000 - 2001;
the 7th Marian Event in Bitonto - Bari;
Others events for 2001 - Project Alzheimer.
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Works with Christian
Artists' Associations and is a member of:
CAM (USA),
"Il Mio Dio Canta Giovane"
("My Lord Sings Youth)(Italy);
MUSICA CATOLICA (LATIN AMERICA) mailing
list
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She works with Don Paolo Auricchio, chaplain to the
Nisida youth prison, singer songwriter and the person responsible
for the On Tour web page that highlights and promotes forthcoming
Christian music concerts in Italy.
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