MALABELLO MUSIC MOTIVATION

USPA NEWS - Born to immigrant Italian parents, Sydney-based Alfredo is a true citizen of the world and his colourful career has transported him across the globe. Alfredo Malabello is Australia´s very own Italian son of song.

With over 30 years on stages around the world, Alfredo has earned a reputation as one of Australia´s most remarkable live artists. He has performed at VIP parties for Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, he´s entertained guests at a lavish ceremony to celebrate the opening of the 2011 Formula One in Melbourne, and he´s also shared the Sydney Opera House stage singing duets with Tina Arena to a full house. Alfredo has also cemented his status as an exceptional recording artist. His 2010 debut album Ciao Bella peaked at Number 4 on the Jazz and Blues chart in Australia, spending an astounding twenty-seven weeks in the Top Twenty. His 2nd album "The Two of Us" achieved the number 2 spot on the National ARIA Jazz and Blues Charts in Nov 2011 but what motivates his music?

In an exclusive interview with Alfredo he explains how his sons motivate and drive his passion for music and life."Julian, from the day he was born, wasn't making normal sounds or even talking baby-talk properly. He wouldn't look at us much when we spoke to him. We thought he had hearing problems. After much worry and stress, at the age of 3, he was diagnosed and confirmed autistic by a team of New York paediatricians. Julian is 23 years of age now. Its taken a lifetime of form filling, fighting, meetings, to get the intervention and help he's needed to have some semblance of a normal life. I employ 6 people to teach him about all facets of life. They work closely with him - as teachers, mentors and friends. He's a great kid and pretty much has pulled me into a much more loving and grace filled mode of living ..... and parenting. I'm a God loving, God fearing man .... and if it wasn't for His blessings and Julian's innocent soul, and his older brother Fabian's love for him, filling my soul and spirit with strength, I'd be an alcohol,and drug addicted, nomadic, life dropout." said Alfredo

The Voice of romance , Malabello on his 50th birthday achieved his lifelong dream of being a successful musician he landed a record deal with SBS and Universal Music. The future is looking bright for this humble musician who once made a living from a tips jar hammering the crowd with his version of U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday “ playing at the infamous speakeasy bars of the downtown Manhattan district of Hell´s Kitchen. British conductor Leopold Stokowski once said A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. Malabello has a unique ability to turn the power of speech into a flowing resonance of emotion leaving you wanting more. Namaste.