Putomayo: Celtic Christmas
Label: Putumayo World Music Catalog: PUT-CD-314 Format: CD PUTUMAYO PRESENTS1 Here We Come a-Wassailing - 2:35 (The Albion Christmas Band) 2 O Come, O Come Emmanuel - 3:29 (Charles T. Cozens) 3 Little Drummer Girl - 3:32 (The Gothard Sisters) 4 Noel Nouvelet - 2:46 (Druidstone) 5 Angels We Have Heard on High - 2:58 (David Huntsinger) 6 Good King Wenceslas - 3:23 (Charles T. Cozens) 7 Nollaig Bhán [White Christmas] - 2:22 (Lasairfhíona NÍ Chonaola) 8 Joy to the World - 1:36 (The Night Heron Consort/ Steve Schuch) 9 Manx Jezebel Carol - 2:14 (Áine Minogue) 10 Gos Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - 4:19 (David Arkenstone) 11 Auld Lang Syne - 5:04 (Dougie MacLean) This bright Putumayo holiday collection features contemporary artists interpreting Christmas classics from a Celtic perspective, which makes for a refreshing seasonal playlist. Highlights include Lasairfhiona Ni Chonaola's dreamy and relaxed "Nollaig Bhan," a wonderful version of "White Christmas" redone in Gaelic, the Gothard Sisters' recast of “Little Drummer Girl” featuring plenty of fiddle, David Huntsinger's "Angels We Have Heard on High" played as an Irish reel, and Steve Schuch & the Night Heron Consort's mandolin-led “Joy to the World,” among others. It all adds up to a fun and joyous listen. ~ Steve Leggett, Rovi Price: $18.98 |