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Inspired by the likes of James Brown ("Funky Christmas"), Chuck Berry ("Run, Run Rudolph"), Rahsaan Roland Kirk ("We Free Kings") and the King himself ("Blue Christmas"), A-Tone Music has jumped into holiday madness with a strange collection of Christmas, New Year, and seasonal tunes. Where else could you find Atlanta's Latin/reggae/hip hop stalwarts Mandorico singing about a "partridge inna pear tree?" Or Asheville, NC's premier rag 'n' roll band The Blue Rags, renowned for their instrumental prowess, delivering an avant-garde a cappella version of "Carol of the Bells"? Or UNC-Asheville music prof Dr. Wayne Kirby, inventor of Phi-Music, waxing funky on "Little Drummer Boy"? Or Congolese multi-instrumentalist Samba Ngo offering an African New Year's wish? The collection also features Charleston, WV roots/r&b band The Carpenter Ants testifying on a sizzling gospel workout, "Go Where I Send Thee;" Washington, DC jazz/ska group Eastern Standard Time skanking mightily on "The Return of the Prophet;" Western NC "Instrumentalist of the Year" (according to Mtn. Xpress) Tyler Ramsey picking a beautiful "Go Tell It On the Mountain;" UNC-Asheville jazz guitarist Tim Haden arranging a synth-ed out version of "We Three Kings"; and Asheville's own Jr. James and the Late Guitar giving the holidays a slip with the wry "Christmas Adam." . . . and a Happy New Year! Peace. Check out the artist's website: http://www.atonemusic.com Track List: 1. Mandorico, 12 Days of Christmas 2. The Carpenter Ants, Go Where I Send Thee 3. Eastern Standard Time, The Return of the Prophet 4. Jr. James & The Late Guitar, Christmas Adam 5. Wayne Kirby, The Little Drummer Boy 6. Tyler Ramsey, Go Tell It On The Mountain 7. Samba Ngo, Zizi Kumbele 8. Tim Haden, We Three Kings 9. The Blue Rags, Carol of the Bells 10. ? (bonus) 11. ? (bonus) Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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