Christmas Carols

Andrew Rowan Summers FW07502 / FC 7502 / FA 7502

Andrew Rowan Summers sings traditional Christmas Carols with accompanying dulcimer. Summers returns to the ancient forms of these songs using older versions of the lyrics and dulcimer to emphasize and recapture a more traditional and authentic song version. The liner notes include interesting history about Carols in general and their origin and popularity in England, as well as specific information concerning each song and its development.

Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Christmas music; Music--Juvenile
Instrument(s) Appalachian dulcimer
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 1956
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Andrew Rowan Summers

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101	Hark, The Herald Angels Sing	Andrew Rowan Summers	2:32
102	Lully, Lullay, Thou Tiny Little Child	Andrew Rowan Summers	2:32
103	The First Noel	Andrew Rowan Summers	4:32
104	What Child Is This?	Andrew Rowan Summers	1:52
201	Away in a Manger	Andrew Rowan Summers	1:15
202	O' Come All Ye Faithful	Andrew Rowan Summers	2:28
203	Silent Night, Holy Night	Andrew Rowan Summers	3:02
204	God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen	Andrew Rowan Summers	1:43
205	Good King Wenceslas	Andrew Rowan Summers	2:05

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