12 music gifts this Christmas

MANILA, Philippines - Christmas is here again which means it’s the season again for presents. If you still haven’t thought about what to give your loved ones, why not give a gift of music?

Here are some suggestions:

P!nk has always spoken about women empowerment through her songs and it reflects with Greatest Hits… So Far containing a decade’s worth of her hits. It is the history of a global superstar who has embodied all sides of what a woman.

David Archuleta’s The Other Side of Down captures two year’s worth of introspection and reflection, dozens of songwriting sessions, long days spent in the studio and nights in the air.

Barbra Streisand — Ultimate Collection comprises 18 of her greatest recordings. The selections are drawn from hits that over half a century have become classics transcending all borders.

Lea Salonga — Your Song showcases her versions chosen by the fans which include Poker Face, Eraserheads/The Dawn Medley, musical theater numbers and Aegis hits.

Lee DeWyze displays his true nature as an artist in Live It Up. The title track captures the easy-going spirit of the album — a breezy blend of roots pop, rock, and folk, anchored by his soulful, husky voice and bright-sounding acoustic guitar.

In Fly Me To The Moon... The Great American Songbook, Volume V., Rod infuses his incomparable vocal style into 12 iconic standards written by the great Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini, and many others, including That Old Black Magic, Beyond the Sea, What a Difference a Day Makes, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and I Get A Kick Out of You.

And you may also consider Susan Boyle — The Gift, The Priest Noel, Glee — The Christmas Album, Glee The Music Vol. 4, Michael Jackson — Michael and Train — Save Me San Francisco Golden Gate Edition as Christmas presents.