Franciscan Sisters were asked to share this announcement from Grand Rapids, MI…
A Catholic teenager creates a Christmas album of revered classics to celebrate the Blessed Birth of Jesus Christ. Abigail Winzer from Grand Rapids, MI, collaborated with veteran producer Michael Crittenden of Mackinaw Harvest Music Studio to produce Rejoice. International sacred music sensation Arsen Petrosyan contributed duduk tracks for “Silent Night” and “O Come O Come Emmanuel”, which give these familiar songs a new and authentic texture. The duduk is an ancient instrument that is often referred to as the “shepherds flute” and when it is combined with Abigail’s celestial vocals, it produces an enthralling sound.
Abigail wanted to transport listeners back in time to the Nativity of the Lord. Celtic musician James Spalink adds layers of additional old world instruments including the Irish harp, Irish flute and lute.
Abigail has pledged a significant portion of the proceeds to the music department at Muskegon Catholic Central High School in Muskegon, Michigan where she attends as a junior. Here’s a link to the video O Holy Night. Here’s a link to the entire album for purchasing. ‘Rejoice’ is available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and Google Play, as well as many retail outlets. ‘Rejoice’ can also be streamed on Spotify and Apple Music, among over ninety music streaming sites.
