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Musicologist Joe Bennett explains the common components of the most enduring Christmas songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "All I ...

But what is it about certain songs that makes them sound so distinctly Christmassy? In this article, we will explore the musical elements, historical associations, and nostalgic qualities that define ...

C.A. Sreedhara is a renowned musician (flautist and vocalist), composer, writer, researcher, art historian and musicologist. He was born to musicians C.S. Satya Lakshmi and C.K. Anantharamaiah on ...

Nottingham, Within the first notes of many classic Christmas songs, we’re transported directly to the festive season. Why is it that it’s these particular pieces of music that get us thinking of the ...

Hundreds of new Christmas songs are released every year, but each time December rolls around, the same small handful of classics races to the top of the charts. Will anything new ever break through?