Started to listen to the one hour version and within 10 minutes switched to the two hour version as I wanted to hear as much of this music as possible.

This is the perfect cure for the typical insanity of the holiday merchandising fevers. The musicians, through skill, knowledge, and their obvious pleasure in sharing their musical journeys connect the listener with the best of the human spirit (as expressed in music) gathered from around the world.

Program is excellent in varying the sound between sets.

One image that kept occurring: wouldn't it be neat to hear this on a Sunday afternoon, and invite a few of my best friends to join me in a seasonal decorating party.