LIBERTY — In 2019, Armand and Angelina performed their song and comedy routine at the Unity Spiritual Centre in Liberty, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed their touring schedule in 2020.

Now in 2022, the duo once again is able to perform live again after “the great pause.”

“The great pause has been unpaused,” Armand said.

Armand, a Louisiana native who later moved to Florida, and Angelina, a Cincinnati native, met in 2000 when he was performing in Orlando at a church Angelina attended.

Angelina said she would often travel as far as 100 miles to see him sing, saying she was enthralled with his music and inspiring words.

Armand said when he learned Angelina was a classical singer, he invited her on stage to sing a song and she chose “O Sole Mio” and since 2001, they have been together.

Armand is an inspirational speaker who teaches the principles of forgiveness and self-love and presents the humorous side of life and his spiritual journey. He graduated from the University of Miami in pre-med and started writing songs and pursuing a musical career.

Angelina trained at Indiana University’s School of Music, majoring in classical voice. She began her career at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va., dinner theaters in the Southeast and on several international cruise ships. Angelina also was a featured soprano at the Italian Pavilion at Disney’s Epcot Center.

The Rev. Cay Tomerlin of the center said she and the congregation were glad to have Armand and Angelina back with in-person events.

As part of their visit, the duo hosted Native American flute-playing classes and also harp / flute healing sound meditation to deal with unrest in the world such as the war in Ukraine.

Tomerlin said Armand and Angelina share a “heartfelt, uplifting, joyous message that will help us people move from what Armand and Angelina call the “Great Pause” (the pandemic) to “Our New Way of Life.”

“They offered a fantastic, uplifting show, full of humor, passion for life and love for each other. Their music is a unique blend of rock and opera incorporating Native American flute,” Tomerlin said.

She said their concert is like a variety show because the performance is filled with music, comedy and dance.

Armand said of the Native American flute workshops, “For centuries, people have been mesmerized by the hypnotic sounds from these gentle, easy-to-play flutes.”

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