Holiday Music archive
Watch Whatever Happened To The Classical Christmas Album?
December 25, 2012 – The flow of classical Christmas albums has slowed, triggering a longing for past recordings.
Watch Another Year, Another 'Christmas With The Chipmunks'
December 24, 2012 – Some of the most frequently reissued holiday music of all time comes from three animated rodents.
Listen Let It Snow: The Piano Jazz Holiday Show
December 21, 2012 – Marian McPartland and guests share unique musical performances of Christmas classics and originals.
Listen Ensemble Galilei Shares Essential Songs Of The Season
December 20, 2012 – The Celtic folk band shares holiday favorites from the Renaissance, Ireland, Scotland and Sweden.
Watch Festivo Alt.Latino: A Latin Alternative Holiday Party
December 20, 2012 – Some of our favorite Latin alternative artists stop by to share their holiday memories and music.
Listen 'What Christmas Means' To Soul Singer KEM
December 18, 2012 – The Motown artist celebrates Christmas as a "romantic holiday" with warm and cozy jams.
Read The Mix: Jingle Jams WXPN
December 16, 2012 – From WXPN, hear a mix of holiday favorites and originals featuring The Beatles, U2, Adele and more. WXPN
Listen A Jazz Piano Christmas 2012
December 14, 2012 – Jason Moran, Taylor Eigsti, Geri Allen and Ellis Marsalis perform in NPR Music's annual tradition.
Listen A Choral Christmas With Stile Antico WGBH
December 5, 2012 – Hear the acclaimed British choral group's concert of sacred music from 16th century England. WGBH
Read First Listen: Sufjan Stevens, 'Silver & Gold'
November 25, 2012 – In nearly three hours of music, impeccable grace never strays far from playful ridiculousness.
Read First Listen: Tracey Thorn, 'Tinsel And Lights'
November 25, 2012 – The Everything but the Girl singer's holiday album is as warmly rendered as it is bittersweet.
Read First Listen: KEM, 'What Christmas Means'
November 25, 2012 – The R&B singer's album — half standards, half originals, all love songs — goes down smooth.
Listen Some Christmas Tunes From Rebecca Kilgore And Pals
December 23, 2011 – For the holidays, Fresh Air presents an in-studio concert from singer Rebecca Kilgore.
Listen Hugh Martin's 'Hidden Treasures' Explored
December 22, 2011 – The late movie and Broadway songwriter is celebrated on an album of demo recordings and rarities.
Watch All Songs Considered Holiday Music Special 2011
December 20, 2011 – There's more to the season than "Jingle Bell Rock." This week on All Songs: holiday deep cuts.