The performance brought a beautiful old story--and a very significant message--to life for our families in a delightful way. Our memory of your music and its empowering messages of goodwill and creativity is one that shines, not just in the immediate afterglow of having heard you---but weeks and months beyond!
             --- First Unitarian Universalist Society, Madison, WI 



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     Old Befana is based on an ancient holiday story. A recipe for enchantment, it’s warmth and magic stirs hearts of all ages. A special child is coming... but is it rich or poor, black or white, a boy or a girl? “Anyone could be the one to make a better world”, Befana sings. "It could even be... you!”
     Performed by Ken Lonnquist and Friends, the show has delighted audiences in the Midwest annually since 1987! Befana'’s tale has roots pre-dating Christianity, and she's the ‘Santa’ figure in Italian and eastern-European holiday traditions. Small wonder, with her positive message of hope and goodwill!





































           Watch (or listen to) other songs from Old Befana:

                  - Marketplace​

                  - Sweep! ​

                  - Some People Like Stars ​

                  - In The Caravan (We Three Kings) ​

                  - A Night Of Miracles​
                  

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Everyone was charmed by the original music, the group's professional singing,

and the artistic presentation of the unusual story. A big, warm-hearted success...

highly recommended.  
--- Cedarburg Cultural Arts Center



Our entire staff was just delighted with your performance.

Your company does a wonderful job of engaging the audience.
Everyone enjoyed Old Befana
--- Inter-Faith Caregiving Network



Old Befana has been presented at the Madison Childrens Museum

as part of our holiday cultural series. Multi-cultural programs

are an important educational tool and it is refreshing to present a holiday tale

that is secular and free of gender bias. We have numerous requests

for Old Befana every year. The story is perfect for our needs

because it appeals to all: children laugh and sing along with Ken

while adults enjoy a professional and spirited performance.
--- Georgia Heise, Executive Director