Love & Christmas

Released in late 2022, Love & Christmas serves as a late-career testament to José Feliciano’s enduring ability to bridge cultural and genre divides. The album is a concise seven-track collection that functions as both a holiday record and a showcase for his interpretive skills. It features a mix of studio recordings and live tracks, notably a collaboration with Haley Reinhart on the Bee Gees' 'To Love Somebody'. A significant portion of the album’s identity lies in its unexpected covers, such as Michael Jackson’s 'Human Nature' and Jimi Hendrix’s 'Purple Haze', both of which are filtered through Feliciano’s signature nylon-string acoustic style. This record reinforces his position as a pioneer of the bilingual crossover, seamlessly integrating Spanish and English lyrics. Critically, it highlights his technical proficiency which remains sharp even decades after his commercial peak, offering a more stripped-back and organic alternative to contemporary holiday pop production.