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For nearly two centuries, this is the Christmas carol that won’t stop singing a subversive song of hope, Meredith says.

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From November 1 onward to New Year's Day we are inundated with the background sounds of the most wonderful time of the year.

Marshall suits the Godfather of Soul’s groove well, because her songs always ride on instinct, never feeling mannered or overly contrived. Even while interpreting Brown’s standalone R&B, Marshall ...

See how Kansas Teacher of the Year Marlow leads her students in sharing holiday cheer with local businesses through community caroling.

As we head into December 2025, both Brenda Lee and Bobby Helms are in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Holiday 100 — for 1958’s ...

After listening all year long, our hosts sifted through the genre's offerings and picked their top 10 songs released in 2025.

Few events epitomize the sound of holiday traditions better than the annual Chanticleer Christmas concerts. They’ll perform in cathedrals and churches around the Bay December 17-21, and the ensemble ...

KING Charles delivered his Christmas message hailing “triumph of courage over adversity” and celebrating community spirit and ...

The monarch says "stories of the triumph of courage over adversity give me hope" as he delivers his message from Westminster ...

Scientists and poets agree that music moves people in ways nothing else can. A simple rhythm has the ability to soothe a tense mind. A gentle melody can untangle stress, while a lively beat could ...