The Sounds of Christmas

Ken Kessler from the online Christmas music station The Sounds of Christmas talks about the station, Christmas (and holiday and seasonally-themed) music and related topics.

Podcasting since 2021 • 313 episodes

The Sounds of Christmas

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National Recording Registry 2026

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about the latest Christmas songs that have been added to the National Recording Registry (and what other Christmas music is already in there)!Nominate songs to the National Recording Registry:

May 17, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 34 • 12:58

Halfway To Halloween 2026

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Halloween music and upcoming celebrations for Halfway to Halloween!Show links:Listen to the Sounds of Christmas station<...

April 30, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 33 • 10:45

Michael Jackson and Christmas Music

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talks about Michael Jackson, the recent movie and his connections to Christmas Music!Unreleased Michael Jackson music:

April 26, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 32 • 5:49

Christmas Album Anniversaries

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas runs down a long list of Christmas albums that are having significant anniversaries this year! Show links:Listen to the Sounds of...

April 19, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 31 • 47:10

Moya Brennan and Her Christmas Music (And Much More)

Ken from the Sounds of Christmas talking about the passing of Moya Brennan, and her Christmas music legacy (and much more)!Moya's Bandcamp:Nollaig Gaelach (2023 Christm...

April 14, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 30 • 8:33

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