From my friend Kathleen Hannan's newly released album, "Seen & Unseen: Songs From the Light of Midlife": "One little child was born on Christmas day One little child was born on Christmas day One little child, one little child One little child was born on Christmas day. One little … [Read more...]
The Qur’an and the Cherry-Tree Carol – A Christmas Story
It's called "The Cherry-Tree Carol," and I'm sure you've heard a version at one time or another. Joan Baez did one. There's also a rendition--exceptionally eerie and haunting--by Judy Collins. I doubt if any two vocalists sing it with quite the same words. It's a traditional song, which means … [Read more...]
