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 Solo
artist Carol Castillo pops into the spotlight, literally. A bold
and confident woman of God, Carol sings her heart out. Her unique
sound of blending pop with her edgy voice leaves a lasting impression.
Her debut CD entitled “Carol Castillo” packs 10 songs
to enlighten the spirit and strengthen the soul.
A couple of songs
that grab attention on the album include “Only From You,”
“Worry Train,” “I Want to Know You,” “See
Your Glory,” “A New Song” and “Don’t
Run Away,” which starts off as a dance melody, but as soon
as Carol starts singing, her unique voice slowly infuses your mind
to pay attention. “When you’re broken and alone, where’s
the place that you run to? Do you run into the corner? Let me tell
you I’ve been there, too. Don’t run away, come into
my arms, of One who was born, who died, and who rose again...There
is a One who wants to hold you, wrap His arms around you, there
is a God who wants to show you, how much He loves you...When you’re
mind is overcome, by the pressures of the world, don’t run
away come into the arms of love, la la la!”
Also gifted as a
speaker, Castillo has performed as a solo artist in churches, weddings,
parties, full theatrical productions, concerts, and retreats since
1992. Her care and concern for others comes across strongly in her
album. Another undeniable part to Carol Castillo is her funny, vibrant
spirit. She says she wants to be remembered “for how much
joy I had and that I was at peace with myself and that I was a funny
person” - and also for being a good listener.
The main theme of
her music is to show that there is a hope to keep going. There are
three things Carol wants to see accomplished in her ministry —
whether she’s singing or speaking. First is to “encourage
people to live in the abundance that God has for them, Isaiah 48:18:
‘Oh, that you had listened to my commands! Then you would
have had peace flowing like a gentle river and righteousness rolling
like waves.’”
Also, she wants “people
to know the hope of their calling, Ephesians 1:18: ‘I pray
that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand
the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want
you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given
to his people.’” Lastly, “to encourage them to
step out and strengthen people with their giftings for the sake
of the body of Christ, Rom. 1:11: ‘For I long to visit you
so I can share a spiritual blessing with you that will help you
grow strong in the Lord.’”
Carol Castillo doesn’t
just sing and speak for God. She is a light to the community and
a minister of the power of Jesus Christ. She calls Foothills Christian
Fellowship in El Cajon her home church. Her favorite Bible verse
is Galatians 6:9 “Let us not grow weary in doing good for
in due season we shall reap if we do not faint.”
If
you would like a copy of Carol Castillo’s debut CD, released
last month, visit her website at www.carolcastillo.com or call (619)
334-3747.
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