Paul Loren, Holiday Cheers Review

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Paul Loren, Holiday Cheers Review Connect with Paul Loren: Facebook |Instagram Native New Yorker, Paul Loren is a consummate crooner and entertainer who was raised on the rich legacy of soul, classic pop, and the Great American Songbook. That legacy continues in his interpretations of those musical idioms. Paul’s appearance on “The Tonight Show starring … Read more

Emanuel and the Fear, Lonely Christmas Review

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Emanuel and the Fear, Lonely Christmas Review Connect with Emanuel and the Fear: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Emanuel and the Fear is a Brooklyn-based collective of musicians with backgrounds in contemporary classical, metal, jazz, and folk music who all happen to play rock music. Their debut LP, Listen (2010), features a 30-piece electro/orchestral sound, in recent years they have … Read more

Vian Izak, Lover’s Hill Review

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Vian Izak, Lover’s Hill Review Playing with our two favorite senses is Vian Izak, a South African American vocalist, songwriter and producer, who creates indie pop music and pairs it with the colorful illustrations by his brother, Hein Zaayman. Together the two create a multi-media experience that is a treat for the ears and eyes. … Read more

Sheffield, Merry Christmas, Baby Review

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Sheffield, Merry Christmas, Baby Review Connect with Sheffield: Instagram Sheffield (Jamie Lono) is blending honest, poignant lyrics with a musical setting that combines elements of folk and lively pop-inspired melodies. Sheffield’s uncompromising vocal style has a warm round sound that is present throughout his vocal range. Sheffield is releasing his vocal magic on his Christmas … Read more

Skylark, Winter’s Night Review

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Skylark is a 12-voice ensemble that is a premier group of leading American vocal soloists, chamber musicians, and music educators. Based in the Boston area, the ensemble strives for the highest standard of repertoire and is a first-class vocal ensemble. Skylark announces their new release, Winter’s Night. A Christmas concert based around the music of … Read more

PRÓTO, The Sun of Justice: Byzantine Chant for Christmas Review

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Cappella Romana’s conductor Alexander Lingas directs the Cappella Romana vocal ensemble in an exhilarating Christmas celebration like no other. Presenting Byzantine chants for Christmastide in Greek, Arabic, and English. This debut release by PRÓTO, The Sun of Justice: Byzantine Chant for Christmas, presents traditional chants for the Byzantine celebration of Christmas, including selections from The … Read more

Various Artists, A Very Nashville Christmas Review

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Silverado Records presents an all original music compilation titled, A Very Nashville Christmas. Featuring ten tracks by ten different artists, this album will have you singing and discovering new artists all throughout the holiday season. We know and love traditional Christmas songs, but it is nice to have a variety on the playlist and this compilation … Read more

Sultans of Strings, Christmas Caravan Review

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With a progressive world sound that embodies all the qualities that make world music so enjoyable, 3-time JUNO nominees, and 3-time CFMA winning ambassadors of musical diversity Sultans of String have expanded the traditional notion of Christmas music with their new, genre-hopping album, Christmas Caravan. Recorded and co-produced with JUNO Award winning engineer John ‘Beetle’ Bailey, … Read more