We spent Sunday evening in the presence of God.
God in the form of six beautiful African American women, singing harmonies and rythyms, doing exactly what they were put on earth to do.
God is the only word I can use to describe the feeling of witnessing perfect creativity up close.
Sweet Honey in the Rock.
They are the song of civil rights, love, hope, tears, sorrow, joy, peace.
They are the song of my childrens' childhoods (yes, little white kids living in Lynchburg, Virginia).
Sweet Honey in the Rock.
My girl clapping, grinning ear to ear as she sang along in a four part round. Singing in a round is her dream! She used to cry because she couldn't do it. She'd get so frustrated when she floated off her part. Now she's a big six year old. Singing in a round? No problem.
Sweet honey in the Rock, in an intimate small theater setting. Unbelievable?
Sweet Honey in the Rock!
A dream come true.
Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Thank You.
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* Proceeds from this concert went toward establishing the Rev. Haywood Robinson, Jr. Scholorship fund, to bring the arts to children.
** Sweet Honey in the Rock have two children's CD's. Still the Same Me, and I Got Shoes.
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Sounds like an amazing evening. I'm with you—the experience of genuine art confirms God's presence.
Over the weekend, we saw Savion Glover do an amazing tap dance improvisation around a live chamber orchestra playing classical pieces by Chopin and others.
Sheer creativity at work, enough to make your hair stand up.
Sweet Riley In the Rock.....
LOVE them. First encountered their music at St. Joan of Arc church, where a scene of my novel is set.
They're a God thing, no doubt.
I'm so excited that our church has just begun a proactive arts ministry. Brad and I and some others are taking photos for the current sermon series and they have artists in the church painting a mural. I think God is all over the arts in all forms when it brings the focus and the glory on Him and His creation. I'll have to check out this group - they sound great!
Woweee wow wow wow!!1
Thank you so very much for such a heartfelt and uplifting message. We so appreciated being in the town of Lynchburg with the full and over flowing hearts in honor of the great Reverend Robinson. We love and honor all the people who support us and spread our music and message to everyone. thank you again mystic wing. love to your daughter from Sweet Honey member, Carol Maillard. I'm in LA today attending a film andd tv music conferenct. please continue to share us with your family and firends. maillard
TOTALLY buying their CDs for my "children", make that my inner child! Again, a great tip from the Soul-full one!
love.
Carol Maillard of Sweet Honey in the Rock visited my blog? Seriously....I think I'm gonna faint!
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