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January 02, 2009

Meeting Liyana

Written by Brian Rothschild

 

After months of preparation Liyana has finally arrived in the U.S.  First stop - Brooklyn, NY at the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church for a welcome party with dinner provided by Madiba Restaurant.  The Liyana tour was made possible by Lesley Goldwasser and the PG Family Foundation, and we’re seen here with the members of the band after their very moving performance.

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