Had a classic LA moment this afternoon, driving around downtown for half an hour trying to find someplace open and even moderately appealing to eat. Mind you, this is the downtown of the second largest city in the country. Blech. Eventually decided on the 4th consecutive meal at La Tequiza (where they have truly fantastic chile relleno burritos, by the way).
I’m not usually big on the a cappella, but there’s really something about this song from Sweet Honey in the Rock. It has all the emotional heft of a spiritual, but also feels close and tender. They’ve been around for 30 years or so, with a revolving membership – this song is from the record Still On the Journey way back in 1993. They’re still around and are even on tour. If you dig Ladysmith Black Mambazo or anything of that ilk, you might want to check them out.