Ehhh It’s the Holiday Edition of Staff Picks! Which is so nice, we have a collection of music to lift your spirits along with that eggnog! Enjoy the classic picks below along with some real funky ones!
“Ain’t No Chimneys in the Projects” by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
“OK Ok OK this song is not an oldie, yet but i love how its funky and brings up a good point.” – Corey DePina, Youth Development and Performance Manager
“Last Month of the Year” by The Staple Singers
“Gospel, soul and R&B coalesce in early 1960’s Chicago…a Christmas miracle!” – Scott Mizrachi, Community Engagement Coordinator
“Last Christmas” by Wham!
“Yes, this is actually my favorite Christmas song. I genuinely love all my 80’s music with a heaping serving of cheese – bet you didn’t know that about me.” – Sarah Saydun, Pathways Coordinator
“This Christmas” by Boyz II Men
“RnB that heats you up like a warm fire — so smooth, with handbells!” – Brittany Thomas, Radio Station Manager
“Christmas Time Is Here” by Vince Guaraldi
“This song always makes me wanna drink some hot chocolate, snuggle on my couch and fall asleep while watching it snow 🙂 Yup.” – Rene Dongo, Radio Program Coordinator
“8 Days (of Hanukkah)” by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
“This is the funkiest song about the Celebration of Lights and Sharon Jones makes the “Dreidel” song sound badass.” – Jenny Shulman, Director of Operations
“Shark Smile” by Big Thief
“Adrianne Lenker is a prolific songwriter and Big Thief tunes are the perfect addition to long drives!” – Nicole Pompei, Teaching Artist
“Little Saint Nick” by The Beach Boys
“I don’t know about you, but I like to have beach vibes no matter the season. Merry Christmas, Saint Nick!” – Julianna Quiroz, Administrative Assistant
