Christmas songs 2020 by Jaya Khoobsurat and talented worldwide musical friends

A very tough year for so many – myself included. However, singing has very fortunately brought me a form of emotional stability (despite four house-moves this year, university challenges, daily travel, teaching part-time and assisting behind-the-scenes of the community – all this, plus singing!) – music has been my Saviour to an insanely challenging time; and to this end, I have been blessed to work with some of the most wonderfully kind, and brilliantly talented musicians on the planet via the Smule App. Each song was crafted with so much love and passion – singing for any serious artist is a lifelong practice in pitch, timing, song choices, beauty, empathy, rhythmic challenges and sheer perseverance.

I am deeply grateful for my family, friends and musical collegues (whether in the flesh or cyber, local or international); for without, I would not have survived this very harsh year.

So here are some of the most endearing and beautiful Christmas recordings; and some ‘other’ beautiful songs to entertain and uplift you – I sincerely hope you enjoy them – please ‘like’ and ‘share’ this post far and wide – music is the glue that connects and unites humanity – the Universal language!!

SI TIENES FE
(When You Believe)

HALLELUJAH

O HOLY NIGHT

LITTLE DRUMMER BOY

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Leave footsteps of Love

A selection of beautiful songs, quotes and pictures from over the last few months and years about, Love & Light
~ sung solo or within duets, or poems and verses
collated by Jaya
[no rights reserved]

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Run to You

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

1 Corinthians 13

Feels Like Home

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Solace Tasili – English / Urdu – ‘To Comfort’ – A Universal Song of Love

BRAND NEW SONG – Solace Tasili

Solace Tasili (‘to comfort) – A Universal Song of Love.
An original song
sung by Jaya Khoobsurat in English & Urdu.
Written & composed by four musicians and one translator,
this is a collaboration from four countries with over eight weeks
of work for the single track – a true labour of love & knowledge. 

LYRICS:   ENGLISH & URDU – Solace Tasili FINAL

In memory of Professor Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)
“One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don’t throw it away.”
— To Diane Sawyer/ABC News June 2010

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Ave Maria; Autumn Leaves and Remember When It Rained (re-recorded) – new efforts

My latest efforts include Ave Maria, and Autumn Leaves (with the Eva Cassidy version backing track); and I’ve re-recorded the Josh Groban song, Remember When It Rained…

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Selfie – through the years – a pictorial medley (1995-2014)

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‘Coloured Wings’ Original Painting

A medley of Pictures of Jaya’s artistic journey, through the years….  from 1995-2014 (19 years). Yes, a ‘selfie’ record. But hey….  its sure interesting to remember all the events and efforts and… sadness, battles, love, loss, joy and fun!

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