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An uplifting Christmas special that features Black music and composers.
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A Soulful Christmas

A Soulful Christmas 2020

Julie Amacher and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu host the uplifting Soulful Christmas, which celebrates classical music by Black artists while exploring spirituals, gospel music, jazz and other Black musical traditions.

Playlist

• G.F. Handel/Warren, Jones and Friends: Every Valley/Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration — Quincy Jones & Friends

• G.F Handel: “Joy To The World“ — Take Six

• Franz Gruber: “Silent Night” — Take Six

• (trad.) Arr. Andre Thomas: “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning” — St. Olaf Choir

• (trad.) Arr. Andre Thomas: “Here’s A Pretty Little Baby” — St. Olaf Choir

• (trad.) Arr. Andre Thomas: “Go Where I Send Thee” — St. Olaf Choir

• William Dawson: “Hail Mary” — St. Olaf Choir

• Jester Hairston: “Mary’s Little Boy Child” — St. Olaf Choir

• Richard Smallwood: “A Christmas Medley” — Richard Smallwood

• Margaret Bonds: “The Ballad of the Brown King” — Dessoff Choirs

• (trad.) Robert MacGimsey: “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” — NaGuanda Nobles

• Moses Hogan: “Glory, Glory To the Newborn King” — Moses Hogan Chorale

• G.F. Handel/Warren, Jones and Friends: Hallelujah/Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration — Quincey Jones & Friends

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