Terrific Gospel Concert in Luarca
It was indeed a joyous evening and a fantastic prelude to the Holiday Season that we experienced yesterday, December 16, at Santa Eulalia’s parochial church in Luarca. The night was freezing cold, but Sjuwana Byers and The Children of God managed to warm up the atmosphere with their powerful gospel singing. Sjuwana’s exuberant personality got everybody clapping and moving to her rhythm and by the end of the concert the whole audience had surrendered to the touching qualities of this characteristically African-American music.
This concert proved the power of music, the way in which a combination of voices and rhythm can reach and grab you, even though you can’t understand the lyrics. My family and I had the privilege of attending a Pentecostal church service through the invitation of some dear friends of ours back in Philadelphia a couple of years ago, and it felt special to be able to experience that joyful spirit all over again in Luarca last night.
I would like to share with you a short video I recorded yesterday. I apologize in advance for its poor quality, but in my defence I have to say I used my photo camera, which has many limitations, but at least you will be able to hear the power of Sjuwana Byers’ group.
