This 20+-voice acappella women's ensemble, with Unitarian-Universalist roots, presents a most excellent 1998 recording in celebration of the Winter Solstice. In the Libana tradition, the 20 rounds, chants, songs and carols come from a wide variety of sources, from early Renaissance to contemporary: Hungarian folk melody, Welsh, African, 16th century Spanish villancico, e.e. cummings, Linda Hirschhorn, Jan Harmon (Libana fans will recognize her name) and even some originals. And they've altered some lyrics and pronouns on a few traditional tunes here, such as Good Rest Ye (Merry Gentlefolk) in which the Christmas-specific references are changed to Winter and Solstice ones. The sound is harmonious and festive, and makes a great alternative to traditional holiday music; highly recommended! Tracks: 1) Chant 2) Something Told the Wild Geese 3) Dindirin 4) In the Bleak Midwinter 5) I Have a Million Nightingales 6) Coventry Carol 7) Lo How a Rose 8) Star 9) We Are the Dance 10) Riu, Riu, Chiu 11) Personent Hodie 12) Carol of the Bells 13) Echo Carol 14) Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day 15) Good Wish 16) Silent Night 17) Ding Dong Merrily on High 18) Deck the Halls 19) Good Rest Ye 20) Deep Peace