Decca Records has announced the global signing of Franciscan Friar Alessandro Brustenghi, from the original friary founded by Saint Francis of Assisi: the Porziuncola in Assisi. This marks the first time in music history that a Friar has landed a major record deal. Alessandro was discovered by the legendary Mike Hedges (U2, The Cure, Manic Street Preachers), while in Italy. The album is a masterful blend of traditional and modern sacred songs, including an original track by Royal Wedding composer Paul Mealor.

Since the release of his debut album "Voice from Assisi" in 2012, Friar Alessandro has captured the hearts of people around the world with his beautiful voice and enormous warmth. "Voice Of Joy" set to fill those same hearts and many, many more with the purest of joy. Voice of Joy is a collection of traditional Christmas carols, seasonal melodies and sacred arias, recorded in two very different locations: the United Kingdom and Bethlehem, the latter in the heart of the Holy Land.