Since 2019, I have been doing my 12 Days of Christmas Music, where I write reviews of Christmas albums, EPs or singles. That includes two editions during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which is still ongoing, but there's some sense of normalcy this year. The Christmas music I listen to, like every year, has been impressive. There … Continue reading Christmas Music Extra -2022 Edition
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Day 12: Single Saturdays Mariachi Herencia de Mexico – It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Mexican group Mariachi Herencia De Mexico has a rendition of It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The music is Latin. The song starts with Mariachi music and mixes in with traditional Christmas music. The composition combines two genres- it's a lovely fusion. The rhythm is upbeat and wavy, representing the excitement and joy of … Continue reading Day 12: Single Saturdays Mariachi Herencia de Mexico – It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Day 12: Single Saturdays Mariachi Herencia De Mexico It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Mexican group Mariachi Herencia De Mexico has a new rendition of It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. The music is Latin. The song has an impressive mix of Latin beats and Classical sounds of Christmas music. The composition is rich and soulful. Hearing the various well-known instruments of Latin added a special touch. It … Continue reading Day 12: Single Saturdays Mariachi Herencia De Mexico It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Day 12 Single Saturdays Sara Dufour La tourtière à ma grand-mère
Canadian and Quebecoise singer Sara Dufour has a Christmas single entitled La tourtière à ma grand-mère (my grandmother's mince meat pie). The song is about memories of Christmas at Grandma's, celebrating with relatives. The music is French Pop with Folk. It starts with musical spoons and a harmonica representing old-fashioned Quebec music - cozy and intimate. The … Continue reading Day 12 Single Saturdays Sara Dufour La tourtière à ma grand-mère
Day 12: Single Saturdays Elliot Maginot Christmas on My Mind
Canadian and Quebecois artist Elliot Maginot has released a new Christmas single entitled Christmas on My Mind. The song is about Christmas without a partner following a separation. The music is Pop. The beat parallels Cat Stevens's* 1970s single Wild World, with a Christmas feel. The sleigh bells' sound adds a lovely touch to the song, which reminds … Continue reading Day 12: Single Saturdays Elliot Maginot Christmas on My Mind