26/12/2025
⛪ Ada Marron – "Carol Of The Bells" ⛪
“Carol of the Bells” is more than a Christmas classic — it is a story of Ukrainian tradition, hope, and cultural preservation passed through generations.
The melody began as the ancient Ukrainian pagan New Year’s chant “Shchedryk” (“The Generous One”), a folk song about a swallow bringing prosperity and good fortune. In 1916, Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych arranged the chant into the choral masterpiece that would later travel the world.
In 1936, Peter Wilhousky adapted it into the English-language version known today as Carol of the Bells — a global Christmas anthem that still carries echoes of Ukraine’s cultural identity and struggle for independence.
In this unique interpretation, Ada Marron — acclaimed Cuban musician, composer, singer, and head of the Cugate Clásicos Latinos music label — brings warmth, elegance, and cross-cultural depth to this timeless melody.
Her performance bridges Eastern European heritage and Latin musical sensitivity, honoring tradition while offering a fresh, soulful perspective.
Let this version of Carol of the Bells remind us that music travels across borders, carrying history, memory, and hope.
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