Overcast skies andintermittentdrizzling did not stop a superb production of this year's Jamaica Broilers/Glory MusicDenbigh Gospel Extravaganzagospel concert at the Denbigh Showground, Clarendon, on Sunday afternoon.
In fact,despite the downpour, the crowd gathered in front of the Broilers stage and when M.C. AlysiaMoulton-Whyte took the mic and shouted "Hallelujah!", the sounds of vuvuzelas and excited voices reverberated throughout the venue.
This was followed by a short prayer and recognition of the night's sponsors: Hi Pro Foods, Ace Supercentre, andBest Dressed Chicken.
Moulton-Whyte thenintroduced the 33-member choir from the Bethany Apostolic Fellowship Church from Top Halse Hall, May Pen, which gave a brilliant rendition of the popular hymns Ride on King Jesus and My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less.
The choir was followed by the dynamicKemiela 'Candy' Isaacs.
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Isaacs, who is not only known for being blind, but also for her exceptional range, gave riveting performances of the contemporaryStillI Miss You, the jazz-inspired Swing Low, a mento rendition of Not A Moment To Lose, and a revival medley of Pressing On.
Past Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Gospel winner, Septimus, was next.
His immense energy was on show as he deliveredI Can't Even Walk, The Blood Medley, Eat The Jamaican Way - a song paying tribute to Jamaica's agriculture. He finished his energetic set with Carry Go Bring Come.
Kerron Ennis, who was well received during her 25-minute set with God's Not Done With Me Yet, Turn Things Around, her signature song,Daddy Oh, and more, was followed by one of the night's headliners, Carlene Davis.
Davis, who was accompanied by four backing vocalists, ministered for a wonderful 45 minutes. In addition toHandful of Salt, This Island Needs Jesus, Nobody Greater, her latest single, Jubilee, featuring Papa San, was also well received, especially when she deejayed his part.
Davis then took the crowd into deep worship withDays of Elijah, which had the crowd singing every word. She was later joined onstage by elder Patrick Palmer of the Emanuel Apostolic Church,Portmore, for an altar call.
During Goddy Goddy's set, it continued to rain, but theaudience stood their ground while he delivered powerful renditions of Brimstone and Fire, Hallelujah, Chaka Chi, When Now, and Fill My Truck.
As the rain continued to pour, producer of the event, Tommy Cowan, opted to have the show halted to ensure the safety of the patrons.Many in the audience were pleased and expressedtheir satisfaction with the many performers, including the On The Shout backing band.
Other performers who were presentbut could not appear as a result of the inclement weather were Kevin Downswell, DJ Nicholas, and Sister Scully.
