John Langstaff, the founder of Revels, Inc., died today at the age of 84.
I've always loved the Revels Christmas albums because they are different from the usual repetitive albums featuring a well-known singer and the same familiar songs or carols. The Revels albums feature some of the old standards, plus relics from medieval times and songs popular in regional areas of the US, England, and Europe. Some of the songs are old-fashioned rounds, shape-note music, or rhymes for children.
The live performances have a different theme each year, but all stress joy and audience participation. I hope to see a performance one day.
More about John Langstaff.
His obituary, quoted from the Boston Globe.
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