About this Podcast
Launched in April of 2020, Holly Jolly X’masu explores the world of Japanese Christmas music. You’ll get to hear a wide variety of Christmas music, most of which is unheard of outside of Japan, and some of which is obscure and rarely heard even in Japan. Taken from host Scott Leopold’s growing collection of CD and Vinyl, a lot of the music played on the show can’t be heard anywhere else. You’ll also hear the stories behind the bands and some of the songs, as well as a bit about the history and traditions of Christmas in Japan. Listen in on the 25th of each month and discover some of the best Christmas music you’ve never heard.
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- Episode 106: Akiko’s “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”by e_xander on March 25, 2024
Welcome to episode 106 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about Akiko’s 2017 album, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.” I hope you […]
- Episode 105: Akiko’s “A White Album”by e_xander on March 17, 2024
Welcome to episode 105 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about Akiko’s 2007 album, “A White Album.” I hope you enjoyed “A White […]
- Episode 104: A.S.A.P.’s “Merry Christmas Wish”by e_xander on February 25, 2024
Welcome to episode 104 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, for Black History Month, I talk about the 1993 album, “Merry Christmas Wish,” by the […]
- Episode 103: Coffee Haus’ “Acoustic Xmas”by e_xander on February 18, 2024
Welcome to episode 103 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about the 2009 album, “Acoustic Xmas,” by Coffee Haus. I hope you enjoyed […]
- Episode 102: Mari Yoshiko’s “Singing Christmas Party”by e_xander on February 11, 2024
Welcome to episode 102 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about Mari Yoshiko’s 1962 album, “Singing Christmas Party.” I hope you enjoyed […]
- Episode 101: 90’s Christmas Singles, Part 1by e_xander on January 31, 2024
Welcome to episode 101 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about a selection of Christmas singles from the 1990s. It’s been a rough month, but […]
- Episode 100: Last Chance’s “White Christmas”by e_xander on December 31, 2023
Welcome to episode 100 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about the phenomenal 1971 album, “White Christmas,” from the obscure Korean band, […]
- Episode 99: Love, Live, Life’s “Rock-In X’mas”by e_xander on December 25, 2023
Welcome to episode 99 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about the mind-blowing 1971 album, “Rock-In X’mas,” by Love, Live, Life + X. […]
- Episode 98: Kayo Ishu’s “Scat Christmas”by e_xander on December 18, 2023
Welcome to episode 98 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about Kayo Ishu’s 1968 album, “Scat Christmas.” I hope you loved “Scat […]
- Episode 97: Christmas Song / New Year’s Songby e_xander on December 11, 2023
Welcome to episode 97 of Holly Jolly X’masu! In this episode, I talk about the 1968 album, “Christmas Song / New Year’s Song.” This was a much more […]