Gabriel's Message, sometimes called 'The Angel Gabriel Came,' comes from a Basque folk song sung in churches during the Advent season. It's one of my favourite carols, lyrics based on Gabriel's visitation to Mary to tell her she's about to give birth to the Messiah. Unfortunately, the angel leaves out the part about her son … Continue reading Music Monday: Gabriel’s Message As Sung By Sting
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Music Monday: O Holy Night as Sung By Tracy Chapman
I don't know who originally said it, but someone once wrote how Jesus was born a refugee and died a criminal. Pretty accurate. The Jesus-as-refugee point has received a lot of attention lately as Syrians flee the country either making the crossing by boat or finally boarding a plane from temporary places … Continue reading Music Monday: O Holy Night as Sung By Tracy Chapman
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