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200 years of ‘Silent Night’: Singers mark carol’s birthday
Originally published in Fox News One of the most famous songs of Christmas was celebrated Tuesday as it approaches its 200th anniversary, with a concert at the New York City church where Silent Night is believed to have been sung in the United States for the first time and where […]
Lauren Daigle and Chris Tomlin raise a ‘Christmas alleluia’ in viral video
Originally published in Charisma News Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle and Leslie Jordan (from All Sons & Daughters) teamed up to sing a very special Christmas song live. Their moving performance of “A Christmas Alleluia” generated over 3 million views by Christmas day.
WATCH: Video of the Week: Singing contractors’ rendition of Christmas favourite goes viral
[notice]In Video of the Week we post a weekly video clip to inspire, inform, edify or entertain. Readers are welcome to email suggested clips of the week to news@gatwaynews.co.za[/notice] Originally published in Charisma News ‘Tis the season that many try their hand at singing their favourite Christmas tunes, but rarely […]
Simply Chrysolite releases Christmas special
Originally published by Christian Mail Multiple award winning girl band Simply Chrysolite have set the mood right for the Christmas season with the release of this carol “Joy To The World”, as well as the acapella version now available on itunes, googleplay, amazon mp3, spinlet and other digital stores. Named […]
Michael W Smith & Friends — The Spirit of Christmas: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter It was the summer of 2007 when Michael W Smith not only visited our country, but to my great delight, made his way to the beautiful city of Port Elizabeth. What an honor it was to have lunch with the man who wrote songs many […]
Even atheists enjoying this version of Little Drummer Boy
Originally published in The Christian Post A recently released version of the Christmas carol, “Little Drummer Boy” by acapella singing group Pentatonix, is so good it’s getting praise from even people who admit they “don’t like Christianity”. The group released the video to the “soothing” version of the carol on […]
Christmas is the season for carol singing
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] The first Christmas Carol was sung from the sky by angels. The words, but not the music, have been preserved for us by Dr Luke, in […]
Hit Christmas album by Lincoln Brewster
Music Review by Shelley Wasserman JOY TO THE WORLD — A CHRISTMAS COLLECTION: Lincoln BrewsterDistributed by Christian Art Media Tracklisting: Joy To The World Little Drummer Boy Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Shout for Joy Our God Miraculum (instrumental) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Do You Hear What I hear? […]
A great add to your Christmas collection
Music Review by Shelley Wasserman JOY – Steven Curtis ChapmanDistributed by Christian Art Media Tracklisting: Joy to the World Christmas Time Again Christmas in Kentucky Do You Hear What I Hear Christmas Kiss Let It Snow Christmas Time Is Here What Child is This? In the Bleak Midwinter Christmas Card […]