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Roots And Roads: RNR Christmas 2

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Roots And Roads
Date
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Length
58 min

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Introduction

In this episode of Roots and Roads, Dominik presents a traditional Christmas programme. He explores the tension between secular imagery and the religious significance of the birth of Jesus, while highlighting the culture and dialect of Moravia. Key moments include a reflection on the sacred versus the mundane and a discussion on the theological significance of the Savior.

Dominik presents a Christmas-themed episode of Roots and Roads on Future Radio 107.8 FM, opting for a traditional approach over irony. The broadcast explores the tension between secular imagery, such as Santa Claus, and the religious significance of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Dominik highlights the culture and dialect of Moravia through the album 'Moravské Vánuzy' and selects music ranging from Stanley Jordan's 'Silent Night', praised for his talent with two guitars, to Linda Ronstadt's 'When You Wish Upon a Star', chosen to prove he will not shy away from the schmaltz. The programme concludes by noting the transition toward the New Year.

Topics

  • Christmas music and jazz interpretations
  • Religious significance of Christmas and the birth of Christ
  • Moravian Christmas traditions and language

Participants

  • Dominik

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Ah, isn't it always so? The Christmas time gets us all wound up, all misty in the eyes, and wistful in the heart.

Rid the world of its sin to take all of our sins upon Himself, and many of the songs that we've been playing, they don't don't seem to remember all of that.

Remain in that Christmas mood, just on the edge of the secular, the mundane, the avaricious, even, and the sacred.

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Christmas, Part Two: Standards And Sacred Songs

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    Untitled · Martina McBride

    Why it was chosen The presenter wants to prove that they "will not shy away from the schmaltz" [17].

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    When You Wish Upon A Star · Linda Ronstadt

    Why it was chosen To prove the presenter will not shy away from schmaltz.

  3. 3
    Will Be Home For Christmas · Diancher
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    Silent Night · Stanley Jordan

    Why it was chosen The presenter really likes this version with just two guitars.

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    Green Sleeves · John Coltrane

    Why it was chosen To jazz up the Christmas spirit.

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    Secret Of Christmas · Shirley Horn
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    Untitled · Billy Eckstine

    Why it was chosen It is a song about Christmas Eve.

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    Christmas Time Is Here · Tony Bennett

    Why it was chosen Bennett is one of the big purveyors of the 'good feels' associated with Christmas.

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    Old Santa · Daniel Washington
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    Little Town Of Bethlehem · Sister Rosetta Tharpe

    Why it was chosen To contrast the jolly Santa with the birth of baby Jesus.

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    Amen · Take Six

    Why it was chosen To stay with the religious theme around Christmas.

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    Bílá Cesta · Petrefiela

    Why it was chosen To feature a song not in the English language, specifically in Czech from the Moravian region.

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    A Maiden Most Gentle · Norwich Cathedral Choir
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    What Are You Doing? New Year's Eve · Elif Iscirtel

    Why it was chosen To help with the transition from Christmas to the New Year.