Filipinos have been known to have the longest Christmas celebration in the world, with ornaments starting to embellish homes and offices, and holiday ditties in a constant loop in shopping malls as
For this particular gig, the Chinese-Filipino musician said he was delighted to share the stage with the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, “the best people to sing Christmas songs with.”
When asked why he thinks his songs have endured the test of time, the prolific songwriter said, “People told me the melody can be hummed easily. It’s a joyous season, and I was able to capture that joy in my melodies. It also carries the message of Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus Christ.” However, he shared his apprehension about having it played too early and too often: “I don’t want the song to be coming out of people’s ears, then they’ll eventually get tired of it.”
At home, Jose Mari shared, his children enjoy the Christmas album of the Carpenters, while his wife likes to play the holiday lineup of Ray Conniff, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.Jose Mari also said this year’s Christmas will be different for the Chans because “our grandchildren are bigger now, and our children are older.”“We want to make Christmas as meaningful to her as it has been through the years.
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