{"product_id":"various-artists-bronze-christmas-various-artists","title":"Various Artists: Bronze Christmas (Various Artists) - COMPACT DISCS","description":"\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eBronze Christmas (Various Artists)\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eVarious Artists\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eLabel: \u003c\/b\u003eKoko-Mojo\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eProduct Type: \u003c\/b\u003eCOMPACT DISCS\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eUPC: \u003c\/b\u003e4260072729667\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eGenre: \u003c\/b\u003eXmas Vocal\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eRelease Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2021-11-19\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \u003cb\u003eNumber of Discs: \u003c\/b\u003e1\u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \u003cbr\u003e\n                                         \n                                         \n                                         Another fantastic Christmas delight from Koko-Mojo Records (and the first one on their \"Black History\" Series). Back in the day the term \"bronze\" was used in the USA to describe African Americans. In other words, it was a synonym of negro, black, sepia, coloured etcetera. After trying all these names, the compiler of this anthology (the mighty \"Mojo\" Man) decided to call it \"Bronze Christmas\" because \"Black Christmas\" was too obvious and has been largely used for many similar projects. Nevertheless, this compilation is all about \"Black Christmas\" and black folks singing about Christmas, New Year's Eve etcetera. The \"Mojo\" Man (a.k.a. Little Victor Mac) selected some of his favourite tunes by \"bronze\" artists guaranteed to make your Christmas maybe a little less white but merrier and with a whole lot of extra soul. This collection features 28 songs from the likes of the Mills Brothers (their version of \"Here Comes Santa Claus\" included here inspired Elvis Presley who used their arrangements on his 1957 Christmas album), Louis Armstrong, Harry Crafton, Chuck Berry, Larry Darnell, Hank Ballard, Big Bud, Little Willie Littlefield, The Pilgrim Travellers (their version \"I'll Be Home For Christmas\" was also popularized by Elvis), Huey Piano Smith, Ella Fitzgerald and a lot more. The Africans who were brought to America from 1619 onward carried with them diverse religious traditions. About 20 to 30 percent were Muslim, some had learned of Christianity before coming to America, but many practiced African spiritual traditions. So how did black folks become Christians and start to celebrate Christmas? The extensive liner notes by the Mojo Man will put you wise. As we celebrate Christmas today, we must not forget what \"the most wonderful time\" of the year was like for the millions of African Americans whose labour transformed the United States into an economic powerhouse. Enjoy these mighty fine tunes and Happy Holidays from the Mojo Man!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Christmas Boogie \u003cbr\u003e1.2 Santa Done Got Hip \u003cbr\u003e1.3 Christmas Twist \u003cbr\u003e1.4 Merry Xmas \u003cbr\u003e1.5 Run Rudolph Run \u003cbr\u003e1.6 Christmas in Jail, Ain't That a Pain \u003cbr\u003e1.7 My Christmas Baby \u003cbr\u003e1.8 Rock ; Roll Santa Claus \u003cbr\u003e1.9 Happy New Year Baby \u003cbr\u003e1.10 Merry Christmas \u003cbr\u003e1.11 Christmas Eve Baby \u003cbr\u003e1.12 Christmas Time for Everyone But Me \u003cbr\u003e1.13 Christmas Time, Pt. 1 \u003cbr\u003e1.14 Bring That Cadillac Back \u003cbr\u003e1.15 Christmas Night in Harlem \u003cbr\u003e1.16 Jingle Bell Hop \u003cbr\u003e1.17 Christmas Blues \u003cbr\u003e1.18 I'll Be Home for Christmas \u003cbr\u003e1.19 Cool Yule \u003cbr\u003e1.20 Jingle Bells \u003cbr\u003e1.21 Auld Lang Syne Boogie \u003cbr\u003e1.22 Wait Til' After Christmas \u003cbr\u003e1.23 Rock Around the Christmas Tree \u003cbr\u003e1.24 I Want a Present for Christmas \u003cbr\u003e1.25 Here Comes Santa Claus \u003cbr\u003e1.26 Christmasville U.S.A. \u003cbr\u003e1.27 Christmas Blues \u003cbr\u003e1.28 Cool Cool Christmas\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Various Artists","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39524207231047,"sku":"42049067","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2976\/0132\/files\/4012247-2747128.jpg?v=1711746821","url":"https:\/\/tower.com\/products\/various-artists-bronze-christmas-various-artists","provider":"Tower Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}