Paloma Faith, the British powerhouse, is spreading warmth and festive cheer with her latest single, “Christmas Prayer,” a sparkling holiday collaboration with the American jazz luminary Gregory Porter. The song, written with gifted songwriters Jonny Lattimer, Sinéad Harnett, and Iain James, is a moving mix of soulful singing and holiday sentiment.
Faith reveals the spirit behind the song: “I love Christmas and I think we need it more than ever this year. This song lifts the spirit and provides a hopefulness that we all need!” Her velvety voice soars effortlessly above the sweet melody, like the warmth of a snuggy covering your body on a cold December night.
She is joined by Gregory Porter, whose supple jazz tones give a low, sonorous counterpoint that mirrors and bolsters Faith’s energetic performance. Porter explains, “It’s been great working on this Christmas song with Paloma I hope the passion and exuberance that we have put in to this record add a sprinkle of magic for everyone at Christmas!” You can feel their chemistry, and “Christmas Prayer” feels like a duet written out of pure holiday joy.
Outside of the music, Faith will keep the festive spirit rolling by joining Porter on his podcast, The Hang, on New Year’s Eve, to share an intimate look into the come-up and the spirit behind this collaborative song. With “Christmas Prayer,” Paloma Faith and Gregory Porter haven’t just given listeners a song, they’ve offered a moment of hope, togetherness, and simple happiness in what’s been anything but an ordinary year. This is not just another holiday release but a musical hug reminding us why we hold this season so dear.
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