It's Christmas Time Again...

The season is upon us...

Yes, that season where everything is so festive and cheery...

I absolutely love this season!

Christmas time always makes me smile and I anticipate the joys that come along with it. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, eating sumptuous meals, caroling and of course Junkanoo...it's not the Christmas season if you don't add the culture.

Recently, I was just thinking about a time during the pandemic when I joined a songwriting group on Facebook and they challenged the group to write a Christmas song. There were people from all over the world...at least 6 of the 7 continents were represented. I guess we were a group of people who needed to make a connection while being locked down and prohibited from movement.

Well the challenge was given and of course, I was up for it. I gave it my best shot.

I wrote what I called my Island version of a Christmas song with some help from this rocker dude from the UK. He and I "collabed" and put something together.

Can I say, even though we did it in a short time it was fun to do something that pushed me beyond my comfort zone. It was also a pleasure to work with someone of a different culture and race who did not mind staying up to help bring my vision and sound forth.

So the challenge was accepted and I released a raw uncut version of my first ever Christmas song with the help of my Big Bro who helped me to record it and he added what he could.

I think one day I am hoping to create a studio version and release it for real...but until then...the raw sound is what I have...and I am super proud.

This Christmas I am spreading Christmas joy by sharing my Pandemic Christmas song with you titled Oh! It's Christmas! Go ahead and listen...and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Phenomenal, Super Amazing New Year!

With Love

Keisha

Unveiled to be Transformed

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