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 December 2021

Celebrating the Holidays

Sights and Sounds of the Season

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XMAS MUSIC VIDEO PICKS OF 2021

If you are searching for great holiday music videos featuring Black artists, then relax because we have you covered.  Featured here are links to six music videos – all on YouTube – that comprise a fun and interesting mix of old and new performances by some well-known artists and a few lesser known. We added a little holiday fun by offering contrasting renditions of the beloved Christmas choral, O Holy Night. Regardless of whether your preference leans towards Old School or New School, all of the performances deliver the artistry, creativity, and emotion needed for a joyous and Spirit-filled Christmas celebration.

If you have some recommendations you would like to suggest, then CLICK HERE and let us know.  Maybe your recommendation will make our list for 2022.  Either way, we welcome your feedback.

Enjoy the music and Happy Holidays!!!

Six Music Videos to Brighten Your Holiday

1

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

The Kingdom Choir

Old School

O Holy Night

Johnny Mathis

Note: Posted Aug. 5, 2016

3

Mary, Did You Know

Teressa

Note: Posted Feb. 12, 2011

Mary, Did You Know sung by Tessera appears on BBC1’s Songs of Praise. Directed by Gary Boon.

4

Hark, The Herald Angels Sing

MaryMary

Note: Posted Oct. 5, 2015

Great music, static album cover image – No Video Performance.

New School

O Holy Night

Melvin Crispell III & Mav City Gospel Choir

Note: Posted Dec. 1, 2021

O Holy Night was written by John Sullian Dwight, Placide Cappeau & Adolphe Charles Adam. It is from Maverick City Music’s newest Christmas album, A Very Maverick Christmas.

6

What Child Is This?

Andrea Bocelli and Mary J. Blige

Note:  Posted Oct. 22, 2015

Performed Live at The Kodak Theatre, USA / 2009