Music Review: New Orleans Christmas
What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that there is absolutely nothing
offensive or objectionable on this holiday album. Producers
will give a portion of its proceeds to the New Orleans Area
Habitat for Humanity in support of its Musicians' Village
project.
Families can talk about the strength and endurance of the human
spirit when faced with hardship. How is this album a show of
strength for the people of New Orleans? How does it get at the
true spirit of Christmas? You can also talk about the musical
influences in New Orleans. How do you know when you're hearing
the blues? Dixieland jazz? Soul music? What's your favorite
musical style on this album?
While the natural and man-made disasters that befell New Orleans in 2005 brought plenty of despair to the region, they also brought an amazing outpouring of generosity and reminded everyone of the sheer strength of the human spirit. That love and indomitable spirit are poignantly expressed on NEW ORLEANS CHRISTMAS and in the best way the Big Easy knows how: through blues, jazz, and swing. As part of the Putumayo world music collection, the focus is not only on compiling music from the best artists in a genre or region, but also on charity. A portion of the album's sales will benefit the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in support of its Musicians' Village Project. It's the holiday gift that keeps on giving.
Whether the songs are clever twists on old holiday favorites -- like Big Al Carson's "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"; sassy and bluesy, like "'Zat You Santa Claus?" by Ingrid Lucia; or quietly beautiful and especially poignant, like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by the velvet-voiced Topsy Chapman -- this timely collection captures the spirit of the holidays, the voice and soul of New Orleans music, and the strength and resiliency of its people.
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