Spiritual Christmas Music Collection

Christmas: Rhythms of the Holy Land

An upbeat, “refreshing” holiday CD featuring rhythms from the Middle East!

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Artists on the Christmas: Rhythms of the Holy Land CD:

This work is part of a continuum as a universal prayer to greet the new millennium. Desert Wind thinks of this as their gift to the world community. While other work has included a variety of acclaimed work within various spiritual traditions, “Christmas: Rhythms of the Holy Land” was created to extend their energy into the beautiful Christian tradition that brings such incredible joy to so many! All of the recording artists have impressive individual bios, and several travelled from around the country to join in this recording project.

Band Members on the Christmas Album: Alan Scott Bachman, Andalin Bachman, Rami Ziadeh, Jonathan Kessler, Brett “Angus” Bowen, George Grant, Christian Parry, Rajab Juma, and Amy Faust.

Instruments include: Boston Steinway Grand Piano, Silver/Gold Flute, Ebony Flute, Mandolins, Mandola, Mandocello, Martin & Nylon Classical Guitars, Alto Recorder, Percussion, Harpsichord, Keyboards, Vocals, Tablas, Djembe, Riq (Egyptian Tambourine), Dumbek, Tar, Trap Drums, Persian Zarb, Oriental Bells, and of course, SLEIGH BELLS!

This music includes the virtuoso hand drumming of Rami Ziadeh, a Palestinian Christian who with Bethlehem roots was born on Christmas day.

Acclaimed fluist Andalin Bachman shares in the joy of this musical mission.

Add Rajab Juma, born in Libya, and we have a powerful blend of exotic and passionate world rhythms.

Jonathan Kessler’s work with great Arabic, Turkish, and Armenian musicians helps create the unique rhythmical foundation for this music, which includes traditional Christmas songs PLUS “Dance of the Angels,” “Christmas Peace” and “Tikkun Olam” written by Alan Scott Bachman.

“The little Drummer Boy” (C) 1958, 1960 by Mills Music, Inc. and International Korwin Corp. “Gaudete,” a 16th century Christmas song, is brought to life in Desert Wind’s rare instrumental version.

Thanks to Sara Nosanchuk for her magnetic role.

Thanks, left to right: Brett “Angus” Bowen, Amy Faust, Christian Parry, George Grant, In memory of Nolan Nebeker

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This CD is now available through the Desert Wind Website for die hard Desert Wind fans.