From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment
- Features classics by Donny Hathaway, Nina Simone, Lou Rawls, John Legend, and recent releases from Rebel Rae, Aloe Blacc, Alex Harris, CoCo Jones.
- Includes selections from Duke Ellington and the 1960 Nutcracker Suite as a unifying thread throughout the playlist.
- Invites you to dig into earlier offerings like Soulful Christmas, Cool Yule: A Jazzy Christmas Playlist, and Christmas Around The World.
by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky: @marlonweststl.bsky.social Spotify: marlonwest)
Hello and Happy Holidays,
It’s your friend and selector, Marlon West, with another collection for GOOD BLACK NEWS. GROOVE CHRISTMAS 2025 is an eclectic mix of Christmas music, much of which was released this year.
This collection features favorites from Donny Hathaway, Nina Simone, Lou Rawls and John Legend, alongside recent releases by artists like Rebel Rae, Aloe Blacc, Alex Harris and CoCo Jones. I’ve also included selections from Duke Ellington’s classic 1960 “Nutcracker Suite” as a unifying thread.
I hope this seasonal collection introduces you to new classics and favorites to enjoy this year and beyond.
Please also feel free to dig into my earlier offerings, including “Soulful Christmas,” “Cool Yule: A Jazzy Christmas Playlist,” and “Christmas Around The World,” all of which are still available.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season. I will be back with another offering in January 2026.
Until then, stay safe, sane, and kind.
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