Essential religious music listening

The albums that define religious music.

Our picks for where to start with religious music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The religious music essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Fragmen

Siti Nurhaliza

Fragmen

A fusion of traditional melodies and contemporary pop that resonates with heartfelt intimacy.

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Ti amo come un pazzo

Mina

Ti amo come un pazzo

A vibrant blend of jazz-infused pop and disco rhythms wrapped in Mina's signature emotive vocals.

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12 (American Song Book)

Mina

12 (American Song Book)

Mina's interpretations blend lush orchestration with her distinctive emotive vocals, breathing new life into classic American standards.

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Canzonissima '68

Mina

Canzonissima '68

A vibrant showcase of eclectic Italian pop, blending jazz, disco, and heartfelt balladry with Mina's iconic vocals.

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Moliendo café

Mina

Moliendo café

A vibrant blend of bossa nova rhythms and jazz-inflected pop, enveloped in Mina's sultry vocals.

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Dalla terra

Mina

Dalla terra

A meditative blend of sacred choral arrangements and Mina's haunting vocals that evoke spiritual transcendence.

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Cinquemilaquarantatre

Mina

Cinquemilaquarantatre

A lush tapestry of orchestral pop and jazz-inflected melodies, showcasing Mina's powerful vocal delivery.

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Ridi pagliaccio

Mina

Ridi pagliaccio

A vibrant fusion of jazz, pop, and disco that showcases Mina's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth.

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Mina

Mina

Mina

An eclectic blend of pop, jazz, and disco showcasing Mina's powerful vocals and emotional depth.

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Cremona

Mina

Cremona

A rich tapestry of jazz-infused pop melodies layered with Mina's evocative vocal prowess and sophisticated arrangements.

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Mina

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A lush blend of jazz-inflected pop and disco rhythms, showcasing Mina's vibrant vocal prowess.

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Ti conosco mascherina

Mina

Ti conosco mascherina

A vibrant fusion of jazz, pop, and disco showcasing Mina's unmatched vocal prowess and dynamic arrangements.

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The Collection 3.0

Mina

The Collection 3.0

A vibrant tapestry of pop, jazz, and disco that showcases Mina's powerful vocal prowess and emotional depth.

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Del mio meglio n. 5

Mina

Del mio meglio n. 5

A vibrant blend of pop and jazz infused with Mina's powerful, emotive vocals and captivating arrangements.

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Il cielo in una stanza

Mina

Il cielo in una stanza

A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and Mina's emotive vocal prowess create an intimate musical landscape.

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Rane Supreme

Mina

Rane Supreme

A lush tapestry of jazz-inflected pop infused with evocative melodies and introspective lyrics.

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…quando tu mi spiavi in cima a un batticuore…

Mina

…quando tu mi spiavi in cima a un batticuore…

A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and emotive vocals that captures the essence of early '70s Italian pop.

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Minantologia

Mina

Minantologia

A lush blend of pop and jazz, Mina's vocals soar over intricate arrangements infused with emotional depth.

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Oggi ti amo di più

Mina

Oggi ti amo di più

A lush blend of pop and jazz, enveloped in Mina's emotive vocals and orchestral arrangements.

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Dilettevoli eccedenze 2

Mina

Dilettevoli eccedenze 2

A vibrant blend of jazz-inflected pop melodies and classic standards, showcasing Mina's enduring vocal prowess.

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Pappa di latte

Mina

Pappa di latte

A rich tapestry of jazz-infused pop melodies intertwined with Mina's emotive vocal prowess.

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Cassiopea (Italian Songbook)

Mina

Cassiopea (Italian Songbook)

A lush tapestry of classic Italian ballads, interwoven with Mina's timeless, emotive vocal delivery.

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Mina alla Bussola dal vivo

Mina

Mina alla Bussola dal vivo

A vibrant live showcase blending jazz, pop, and samba with Mina's powerful and emotive vocal delivery.

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Del mio meglio n. 8

Mina

Del mio meglio n. 8

A vibrant tapestry of jazz-inflected pop and disco rhythms infused with Mina's emotive vocal prowess.

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