Pink Martini On World Cafe
Pink Martini performs lives on World Cafe.
Set List
- "Little Drummer Boy"
- "Congratulations (Happy New Year)"
- "Do You Hear What I Hear"
- "White Christmas"
- "We Three Kings"
From Portland, Ore., stems a global sound that is powerful in its orchestral beauty. Thomas Lauderdale started Pink Martini more than 15 years ago, a fitting name for the colorful and classy orchestra. Lauderdale's mission was to create a sound that would support political fundraisers for civil, environmental and educational causes, among others. It comes as no surprise that the group has since sold millions of albums worldwide, receiving various nominations and awards along the way.
With the same global outlook, Pink Martini released Joy to the World in November, a collection of nondenominational holiday music from various countries. Among the traditional holiday tunes that we can all sing along to, the album features works in Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Spanish ... the list goes on. It's a joyful celebration of culture.
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