Merry Christmas! This week I'm chatting with James Hill and Anne Janelle about their terrific new festive album, The Midnight Clear.We also discuss:What it's like to write and record an album with your significant otherThe importance of Christmas music in today's increasingly fragmented societyThe lengthy incubation period for so many creative projectsHas 2023 been a good year for themPlans for 2024Christmas traditionsTouring with a full orchestraBalancing the ukulele against an orchestra - how?!And lots, lots more.If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com---Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link!---Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material!LINKS:Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products.James Hill:Official Website: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/Uke Heads: https://www.ukeheads.com/Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/Anne Janelle:Official Website: https://www.annejanelle.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annejanellecelloUkulele Tales:Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.comInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.