Entries by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

“My Morena Girl” and “Kasadya Ning Taknaa” – Sumner Mahaffey

While serving in the Philippines Cebu Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, singer Sumner Mahaffey learned to speak Cebuano. He performs two songs in that language in this episode of Mormon Channel Studio. The first, “My Morena Girl,” is a song of appreciation for the Filipino people. The second, “Kasadya Ning […]

“Silent Night/Away in a Manger” and “Mama Criso” – Los Hermanos de los Andes

After playing together for 27 years, Los Hermanos de los Andes confess they don’t need music or much practice to perform together. They came to Mormon Channel Studio to share a medley of “Silent Night” and “Away in a Manger,” along with a Spanish tune called “Mama Criso.” The group met in while studying engineering […]

“Sweet Little Jesus Boy” and “Silent Night” – Yahosh Bonner

In this Christmas-themed episode of Mormon Channel Studio, Yahosh Bonner sings “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” and “Silent Night” and is accompanied by Rashida Jordan Call on piano. Both Yahosh and Rashida feel a special connection to those who first sang the words to “Sweet Little Jesus Boy.” “It’s an African American Spiritual. It’s something that […]

“Do You Hear What I Hear?/ Joy to the World”, and “Tonton Noél” – Marj Desius

In this special Christmas-themed session at Mormon Channel Studio, Marj Desius performs a Haitian tune, “Tonton Noel,” and a medley of “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “Joy to the World.” “Tonton Noel” describes the story of a little girl who wrote a letter Santa. Rather than demanding toys, she asked for peace, food, […]