John Mason Neale was best known for his work in church music. He wrote and translated many hymns that are still sung today. His music had deep spiritual meaning and a gentle, peaceful tone. Some of ...

John Mason Neale was an English priest and writer born in 1818. He loved studying history and old church writings. He is best known for translating ancient hymns into English, including Good King ...

Composer J.J. Wright combines sacred music with jazz for a project based on texts and melodies of Advent. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to him from Rome where he now interns with the Sistine Chapel Choir.

Kelly Clarkson may have topped herself with her latest mesmerizing holiday Kellyoke performance. During the December 17 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the star took the stage and celebrated the ...

For two weeks after it debuted in November, an album titled "O Emmanuel" was number one on the Billboard Traditional Classical chart. It may indeed have roots in traditional texts and melodies of ...