The power and intensity of her angelic chords seem so unlikely to be resonating from her petite frame. And yet, she stands there with such grace and calm as her voice — a cappella — reverberates with conviction, piercing the stillness of the room, and blessing the souls of those present.
No one would be surprised if the glass door and wall suddenly were to shatter as they witnessed this talent beyond measure.
There was immense pride for 18-year-old Alexandra Gramby, the nation’s reigning Miss Juneteenth, in rendering an impromptu performance for Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet in November, when Boulet honored her achievements with a parish proclamation. Among her captivated audience at the mayor-president reception area at city hall office were her parents and members of the Southwest Louisiana Juneteenth Committee, which sponsored the local Miss Juneteenth pageant…