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!