If you listen to the tracks from this CD, they will speak for themselves. Susan's voice has been described as beautiful, sweet, lovely, pure and soothing. The CD features simple but stunning arrangements on piano and strings. Uncommon Christmas Carols is Susan Cantey's second Christmas CD. It focuses on carols that are not ordinarily the first ones that come to mind (those are all on her "Merry Christmas" CD). These carols are all unique and beautiful, destined to become the listener's new "old" favorites. From the classical sound of "Adoremus Te" written in the 16th century to the spiritual sound of "Mary Had a Baby" to Susan's own classical pop creations, this CD has something for everyone. It focuses on bringing the true spirit of Christmas alive. This CD is the perfect Christmas gift! It is a vibrant, refreshing and inexpenive way to return to what Christmas is all about: the birth of our Lord and Savior. Give the gift of song this year. No more frenzied shopping at the mall! No more giant credit card bills in January! Think of all the extra time you will have that would have been spent shopping and wrapping. Instead, you will be free to spend all that time reading to the kids, going to church or doing a myriad of other more worthwhile activities...not to mention saving your money. These carols have been recorded in Susan's updated basement recording studio which now includes the amazing Roland fantom X8 keyboard. We know you will enjoy her new sound. Susan's short biography: Susan has always loved to sing. Even as a child, she would make up tunes and sing herself to sleep at night. In 1975 Susan joined BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated) and recorded a Christian album. Her band played at churches and Christian coffee houses during the summer. In the fall of 1975, Susan entered college. She graduated in three years, Phi Beta Kappa, and become a math teacher. Song writing fell by the wayside. In 2000 Susan met a wonderful Christian man who challenged her to start writing songs again. She began writing prolifically. In January 2003, Susan joined NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) and a local song writers’ group in Dayton Ohio. Today she is still continuing to work hard at the craft of songwriting, arranging and producing. Currently she performs her songs at local churches, restaurants and vocal contests. She records her music on her computer using Sonar software and gives away her Christian CD’s as part of her ministry. She also teaches mathematics full time at Walnut Hills High School. To learn more...type Susan Cantey into google.