The heart and soul of their performance, for me, was Bob Marley's
Redemption Song (his song, right?). Sweet Honey showed me once again
that a great reggae song, done well, can stir emotions across borders,
races, all kinds of divides.
Sweet Honey in the Rock is a class act. Each song is delivered with
grace, style, an appropriate introduction, and appropriate audience
participation. They keep delivering concert after concert, 24 years
after their founding by Bernice Johnson Reagon. And the 2nd highlight
for me - the standing ovation Bernice received for just being introduced.
Her audience recognizes, acknowledges and praises her for her
contributions to our culture.
Sweet Honey sends you home feeling great, for a while at least. And
that's one of the things music should do.