Gaudete, Christus Est Natus
One of Nomen Est Omen’s piece de resistance is Gaudete, a Christmas carol attested (by a first known publication) in Piae Cantiones, a collection of Finnish-Swedish songs, published in 1581. The signatory first listened to the song performed by Steeleye Span, which took it to the area of traditionally inspired folk rock, but without deriving […]