Holiday Favorites on WHRO FM
Details Published: 08 December 2020
Join us for your holiday soundtrack! As always, we are happy to bring you rich and joyful music for the Christmas season from the WHRO FM library, along with special programs from American Public Media, the WFMT Radio Network, and more.
Here are some highlights of what’s in store:
Thursday, December 17:
9 p.m. – A Soulful Christmas from American Public Media
Julie Amacher and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu host this uplifting Christmas special that features Black music and composers. A Soulful Christmas celebrates classical music by Black artists, while exploring Spirituals, Gospel Music, Jazz and other Black musical traditions.
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Preview - A New Song of Grace and Truth
December 17, 2020
Experience the St. Olaf Christmas Festival, one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States. Led by five conductors, it features more than 500 student musicians who are members of the collegeâs world-renowned choirs and orchestra. The festival features a rich repertoire of classic Advent and Christmas compositions, familiar carols, global hymns, and contemporary pieces.
Stories of the Season Told Through Music
For many of us, Christmas is about family and traditions. For others it s a stressful or even a sad time. No matter how good or bad your holiday is, it’s quite likely to include music. This year, Tinsel Tales includes stories of the season told through music with interviews from the NPR Archives. Kenny Rogers, Katie Melua, Sting, Amy Grant and Jon Batiste talk about the power of music at Christmas. Hosted by Lynn Neary
10 - 11am: St. Olaf Christmas Festival 2020
A service in song and word, the Festival includes hymns, carols, choral works, as well as orchestral selections celebrating the Nativity and featuring more than 500 student musicians in five choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra
Image by Khoa Lê from Pixabay
While we’re all celebrating differently this year, WSHU is still here for you with special music and programs to help you enjoy the holidays. From Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa to New Year s, we ve got something to help you celebrate. And don’t forget, you can listen to WSHU on your mobile device, computer, smart speaker, and our app.
Friday, 12/11/20
Hanukkah Lights 2020
A perennial favorite from NPR with all new Hanukkah stories. Hosted by Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz.
Monday, 12/14/20
Welcome Christmas!
Welcome Christmas is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world’s premiere choral groups, conducted by Philip Brunelle. It features an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including the world premiere of two carols from the annual Christmas Carol Contest.