Many songs celebrating the holiday are written by African Americans — people we know — and whose music has always given us life. Christmas Carols, like all hymns, tell the story of our faith and give ...

Black artists have contributed to the most vital Christmas music of our time through soulful classics and energetic R&B ...

In an unprecedented display of musical dominance, African American Christmas carols have confidently claimed their superiority over all other holiday music. Their unmatched ability to infuse soul and ...

Black families often round out their holiday celebrations with singing. Depending on the amount of champagne or wine involved in get-togethers, the singing could begin with a half-forgotten rendition ...

In most of Africa, December 25 is a season of lights, music, and celebrations, but not everywhere. In six countries, ...

Hundreds of new Christmas songs are released every year, but each time December rolls around, the same small handful of classics races to the top of the charts. Will anything new ever break through?

Fa-la-la-la-la, Christmas is here! There are a lot of ways to get into the holiday spirit: You can decorate a tree, bake Christmas cookies, exchange gifts at a white elephant party—the list goes on.

Holiday tunes have been merrily sung by carolers, crooners and shoppers rushing out for last-minute gifts. But have you ever paused while singing a line to your favorite jingle and thought, “Wait, ...