EPISODE · Nov 28, 2021 · 21 MIN

The history of Christmas carols

from Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols · host America Media

On the first episode of Hark! we unwrap the history of Christmas carols in Europe and why so many of them are set in a haunting minor key. Host Maggi Van Dorn is joined by Rosie Pentreath, musician and music writer for Classic FM, and the founder/host of the OUTcast podcast. Support “Hark!” and subscribe to America today. Special thanks to Harpa Dei and Jim Bilodeau for providing some of the original music you heard in this episode. And to Frank Tuson for our theme music. Which Christmas carols would you like for us to explore next year? Let your voice be heard! Complete this brief listener survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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