The rediscovery of the very rich popular tradition of Southern Italy, dating back to those very years (the early 1980s), fired him with enthusiasm and contributed to the development of his very special artistic personality.

At the same time he carried on his studies in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century musical literature, with particular focus on two stylistic pillars of that period: recitar cantando and sacred and secular polyphony. In this context, his English heritage has further enriched his vocal talent, already full of character and passion, giving him great self-control, a deep sensitivity to sound and a wide range of highly refined timbres that enables him to explore a broad palette of colours in every register.

But it was meeting with Cathy Berberian that acted as a catalyst; Marco Beasley found himself with a store of eclectic musical experiences which have shaped his unique, though hard to define, artistic personality. It is difficult to say what prevails in his performances: the magic of his voice, his ability to communicate or his extraordinary stage presence. Together with Guido Morini, in 1984 he founded Accordone, the group that has enabled him to develop his artistic personality to the full and which has become the centre of his activity as well as the natural framework in which to develop new ideas.

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