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| World Christmas | 
| List Price: $15.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5412
Category: Music
Artist: Various Artists
Publisher: Blue Note Records
Studio: Blue Note Records
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
Label: Blue Note Records
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 36928
UPC: 724383692828
EAN: 0724383692828
ASIN: B000005H2P
Release Date: October 15, 1996
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Angels We Have Heard on High - Traditional | | • | We Three Kings - Hopkins, John Henry | | • | Go Tell It on the Mountain - Traditional | | • | Oh Holy Night (Zan Vevede) | | • | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Coots, J. Fred | | • | Natal Cesaria Evora | | • | Ave Maria - Schubert, Franz | | • | We Wish You a Merry Christmas/Rhumba Navidene | | • | Boas Festas | | • | Cascabel (Jingle Bells) | | • | The Twelve Days of Christmas | | • | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Traditional | | • | Navidad - Baliardo, Tonino |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
An exceptional gathering of musicians from around the global village set a new standard for Christmas records on World Christmas. The wonderful variety of songs resonate with love of the season, and there isn't a novelty tune to be heard. From Africa come Cesaria Evora, Angelique Kidjo, Papa Wemba, and Lokua Kanza, all bearing gifts of heartfelt music. The jazz world cooks up a feast, with delectable chestnuts from Joshua Redman, Marcus Miller, Dianne Reeves, Mino Cinelu, John Scofield, the Wild Magnolias, and the Caribbean Jazz Project. The Latin sound is present with Ruben Blades, Yomo Toro, Dave Valentin, the Gipsy Kings, and the gifted Cuban a cappella group Vocal Sampling. Brazil sends the angelic voices of Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Eliane Elias; and India's Zakir Hussain adds spice to "We Three Kings." There isn't a clinker in this stocking full of music--and it's for a good cause, too! Proceeds benefit the International Special Olympics. --Jeff Grubb
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| Customer Reviews:
Great Variety November 25, 2007
Each time I listen to this, I feel happy! I first heard this in a store, and I immediately asked what was playing! This cd is great for people who love to travel.
Holy Night with Angelique Kidjo August 27, 2007
By this album - only the song Holy Night with Angelique Kidjo is worth it!
World Christmas(various Artists) August 9, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I first heard Ave Maria(Deep Forest) a few weeks ago. Liking what I heard I searched for more on them. I was led to the World Christmas CD. When I had an opertunity to hear the entire CD I fell in love with every song there.
Most of these artists I had never heard before. Believe me they do the songs justice. I would recommend the CD to all my friends.Even though I had a hard time finding it, I kept up the search until I did. I put in my order right away for fear of the CD being sold out quickly. Now I eagerly anticipate the delivery so that I can start listening.
Refreshing, original, and celebratory Christmas music. December 17, 2001
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is among the best Christmas music collections available-particularly for listeners who are tired of old conventional presentations. True to the World Christmas title, songs are sung in French, Spanish, African Portuguese, and English--some with exuberant West African rhythms. For example, "Navidad" by the Gypsy Kings is among the most celebratory Christmas songs I know. Other songs like "Boas Festas" and "Natal" are simply lovely and may become Christmas favorites for you. Even an overworked standard like "Twelve Days of Christmas" is presented with a novel sultry jazz sound that will exercise your subwoofer. Take a chance on this album. You will enjoy the rewards.
absolute monster Christmas record! November 19, 2000
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Tired of Christmas time schlock? This is one that you can sink your teeth into -- and besides, the money goes to a good cause (International Special Olympics). Standout cuts: John Scofield and the Wild Magnolias absolutely burning down "Go Tell it on a Mountain" and Angelique Kidjo's mountain 'o overdubs version of "O Holy Night" in which she not only sings the words but all the instrumental parts as well. Way cool.
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