{"id":84583,"date":"2025-02-12T20:52:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/african-music\/christmas-all-around-the-world-unites-cultures-through-song-with-afrika-mamas-and-debe-gunn\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T20:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:52:15","slug":"christmas-all-around-the-world-unites-cultures-through-song-with-afrika-mamas-and-debe-gunn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=84583","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Christmas All Around The World&#8221; Unites Cultures Through Song With Afrika Mamas And Deb\u00e9 Gunn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>New Single Celebrates Global Unity and the Spirit of Christmas<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Debe-Gunn.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216159\" style=\"width:303px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Debe-Gunn.png 448w, https:\/\/www.africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Debe-Gunn-268x400.png 268w, https:\/\/www.africa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Debe-Gunn-100x150.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A beautiful fusion of South African folk tradition and American songwriting talent has arrived just in time for the holiday season. The highly anticipated new single, \u201cChristmas All Around the World,\u201d brings together the electrifying voices of Afrika Mamas, the renowned six-member acappella group from South Africa, and the award-winning, Grammy-voting songwriter Deb\u00e9 Gunn. This collaboration blends the rich harmonic sound of Afrika Mamas\u2019 Zulu roots with Deb\u00e9 Gunn\u2019s global music influence, creating a joyful, cross-cultural celebration of Christmas that transcends borders.<\/p>\n<p>The single draws on both the soulful melodies of South Africa and the heartfelt lyrics and melodies of Gunn, who has worked with Grammy-winning artists worldwide. \u201cChristmas All Around the World\u201d is an anthem of unity, expressing a universal message of love, peace, and togetherness.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the collaboration, Afrika Mamas shared, \u201cChristmas is a time for us to come together as one people, no matter where we are in the world. In our culture, music has always been a way to connect hearts, and this song brings people from different backgrounds together through the joy of Christmas. We are proud to share our voices with the world during this time of peace and love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Deb\u00e9 Gunn adds, \u201cChristmas is more than a holiday\u2014it\u2019s a feeling of unity, of shared joy. Through this song, I wanted to capture that feeling and spread it across the globe. It doesn\u2019t matter where we come from; the spirit of Christmas binds us all. I\u2019m so proud to work with Afrika Mamas and be part of this cross-cultural celebration of what it means to be human during the holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration represents a powerful blend of genres and cultures, with a message that resonates on both a personal and global scale. Afrika Mamas\u2019 deep-rooted Zulu harmonies combine effortlessly with Gunn\u2019s uplifting songwriting and production, resulting in a song that reminds us of the power of music to bring the world together, especially during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChristmas All Around the World\u201d is available for streaming now on all major platforms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch the video here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0uHZ4S0XqE8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHRISTMAS ALL AROUND THE WORLD \u2013 AFRIKA MAMAS &amp; DEB\u00c9 GUNN<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Afrika Mamas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Afrika Mamas is a South African vocal ensemble composed of six women from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for Zulu folk music and a dedication to raising awareness for women\u2019s rights. For over 20 years, they have captivated audiences worldwide with their unique blend of a cappella harmonies, co-produced by Xolani Majozi of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. They performed at the London Olympics, and won a South African Traditional Music Award (SATMA) in 2022.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Deb\u00e9 Gunn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deb\u00e9 Gunn is a Grammy-voting, multi-award-winning songwriter and producer who has worked with internationally acclaimed artists across genres. She is known for her versatility, from jazz and Americana to rock, pop, and R&amp;B. In addition to her music career, Deb\u00e9 is the librettist and composer for several theatre projects, including the Broadway-bound musical Nightbloom.U<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Single Celebrates Global Unity and the Spirit of Christmas A beautiful fusion of South African folk tradition and American songwriting talent has arrived just in time for the holiday season. 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