Cajun for Kids

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
One of Cajun music's chief qualities is its cheerfulness; it's impossible to listen to it and stay depressed. This same quality makes it perfect music for kids, and Papillion succeeds admirably, from the rollicking gaiety of "Down on the Bayou" to the zydeco rhythm of "Zydeco Dancing" to the bluesy shuffle of "Sugar Bee." Most of the songs, as one might expect, will move the tiniest feet, from "Oh Papillion!" to "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!" (which means, unsurprisingly, "Let the good times roll") to "Let's Go!" There are slower songs as well; "Fais Do Do" ("Go to Sleep") is a lullaby, and the highly recognizable "You Are My Sunshine" closes the CD. Between musical tracks, Papillion takes his young listeners on a journey through the Louisiana bayou, with an odd French lesson or two along the way. Recommended! --Genevieve Williams

From Parents' Choice®
Louisiana native Papillon, a noted musician and storyteller, serves up a tasty musical Cajun gumbo with friendly warmth and toe-tapping, authentic rhythms. "Let's Go! Fais Do Do!," "Jambalaya," "Shuga Bee," "Zydeco Dancing" are a few of the many effervescent songs. Papillon (his "grand-père" gave him the name, meaning "Butterfly," when he was a boy) weaves them together with explanations of Cajun traditions and of the French words that he uses and with warm reminiscences from childhood. The... read more

Cajun for Kids

Cajun for Kids, Music, Papillion, Children's, Childrens, Pop, Traditional Cajun, Zydeco
Cajun for Kids
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great for kids and family, great music too
  • The B est
  • Great in concert too!
  • My Kids and I love It!
  • Cajun for Kids...and Grownups!
 Cajun for Kids
Papillion
Manufacturer: Music Little People
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

ZydecoZydeco | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
Cajun & CreoleCajun & Creole | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Music for Little PeopleMusic for Little People | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000063FO
Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

  1. Down On The Bayou
  2. Narration
  3. Bon Jour!
  4. Narration
  5. Oh Papillion!
  6. Narration
  7. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
  8. Narration
  9. Cocodrie
  10. Narration
  11. Watermelon Man
  12. Narration
  13. Let's Go!
  14. Narration
  15. Fais Do Do
  16. Narration
  17. Jambalaya
  18. Narration
  19. Crawfish!
  20. Narration
  21. Sugar 'Shuga' Bee
  22. Narration
  23. Zydeco Dancing
  24. Narration
  25. You Are My Sunshine
  26. Narration

Amazon.com

One of Cajun music's chief qualities is its cheerfulness; it's impossible to listen to it and stay depressed. This same quality makes it perfect music for kids, and Papillion succeeds admirably, from the rollicking gaiety of "Down on the Bayou" to the zydeco rhythm of "Zydeco Dancing" to the bluesy shuffle of "Sugar Bee." Most of the songs, as one might expect, will move the tiniest feet, from "Oh Papillion!" to "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!" (which means, unsurprisingly, "Let the good times roll") to "Let's Go!" There are slower songs as well; "Fais Do Do" ("Go to Sleep") is a lullaby, and the highly recognizable "You Are My Sunshine" closes the CD. Between musical tracks, Papillion takes his young listeners on a journey through the Louisiana bayou, with an odd French lesson or two along the way. Recommended! --Genevieve Williams

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great for kids and family, great music too.......2007-06-10

My 4 year old daughter who has never lived in Louisiana loves this CD immediately, and within minutes, she starts to sing along. The earthy cheerful attitude spreading with the dynamic music with funny narratives could certainly bring me back the good old memory of the cypress country.

5 out of 5 stars The B est.......2006-06-02

This is upbeat fun music. It teaches a little bit about the Cajun culture as well. It is just the best, most sing along, most movement inducing cd. Our whole family loves it. It is a great cd for long trips because the songs are easy to learn and fun to sing.

5 out of 5 stars Great in concert too!.......2004-08-06

My kids (5, 4, 2) love listening and dancing to Papillion's music. We saw him live at a mini-concert and bought the CD there. The stories between the songs on the CD are very interesting, and maybe after the kids start wearing the CD out, they may become old -- but what a great way to cary-on the Cajun tradition of storytelling (and most of the stories are about 1 minute or less anyway).

This would be a great gift for your own kids or even a friend's child to introduce cajun music and cajun storytelling.

5 out of 5 stars My Kids and I love It!.......2003-11-08

My kids (ages 4 1/2 and 6 1/2)and I just love this CD. We listen to it on drives all the time. We all sing along. The narrations between songs are very interesting. They've helped my children learn something about the Cajun heritage. I highly recommend this if you want something different and fun. But then again, my kids also enjoy the Beatles and Santana so they enjoy a wide variety of quality musical styles.

5 out of 5 stars Cajun for Kids...and Grownups!.......2003-03-23

This CD is infectious. The songs are great and the narration in between does well to teach both child and grownup alike about the cajun culture and music. The lyrics and music are so catchy even adults end up singing along. My 5 year old daughter's (and my personal) favorites are "Cocodrie" and "Crawfish!" It is a great CD to keep in the car! We have had it for probably four years and still love to listen to it.
Suitcase full of Songs
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Suitcase full of Songs
    Razzmatazz for Kids
    Manufacturer: Razzmatazz for Kids
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Traditional BluesTraditional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music
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    International FolkInternational Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B000063EMN
    Release Date: 2001-09-21

    Tracks:

    1. Banjo
    2. Introduction to Unsquare Dance
    3. Unsquare Dance
    4. The Chicken Pox Blues
    5. Sleeping Over
    6. Si Mon Moine
    7. Dum-Dee-Di-Dee-Diddily-Do
    8. Take Me to the Zoo
    9. Alle Brider
    10. Mud
    11. Macaroni
    12. Bilingual Introduction to Jai vu le loup
    13. Jai vu le loup
    14. Ive Got my Longjohns On
    15. Chugga Choo Choo
    16. Butterfly
    17. Zum Gali
    18. English Introduction to LArbre est dans ses feuilles
    19. LArbre est dans ses feuilles
    20. Coney Island Washboard
    21. The Swing
    22. Sleeping Over (Instrumental)

    Album Description

    WINNER of the EAST COAST MUSIC AWARD 2003 for "Children's Recording of the Year" and NOMINATED in the Children's Music category of the CANADIAN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS 2002, "Suitcase full of Songs" vibrates with many different styles of music. You will hear guitar, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica, accordian, piano, wooden spoons, banjo, shakers, hand drums, and rub-board, often accompanied by bass and drums. We're pleased to include musical traditions such as Klezmer, Cajun/Zydeco, Appalachian, Latin Percussion, and Blues in this group of original and traditional songs. Along with the English songs, we've included songs in French, Hebrew, and Yiddish. Children also participated in this project, including our son and daughter. We thank everyone for their contributions. From front-porch country banjo to pizzicato violin minuet, from blues to a square dance, from waltz to Klezmer, from calypso to Cajun, this suitcase full of songs is our gift to you.

    Enjoy! Sandy and T.C.
    Let's Go to the Zoo
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Let's Go to the Zoo
      Anna Lee
      Manufacturer: Awesome Learning Productions
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CAKFDK
      Release Date: 2005-05-03

      Tracks:

      1. I Just Can't Wait (To Go to the Zoo)
      2. At the Zoo
      3. Allie the Alligator
      4. Giraffe Makes Me Laugh
      5. Monkey Workout (Exercise Song)
      6. Hippopotamus
      7. Sneaky Snake
      8. Monkey See, Monkey Do
      9. Mono Ve, Mono Hace (Spanish)
      10. City Zoo
      11. Zoo (Poem in English)
      12. Zoologico (Spanish Version)
      13. I Just Can't Wait (To Go to the Zoo/Instrumental)
      14. At the Zoo/Instrumental
      15. Allie the Alligator/Instrumental
      16. Giraffe Makes Me Laugh/Instrumental
      17. Monkey Workout/Instrumental
      18. Hippopotamus/Instrumental
      19. Sneaky Snake/Instrumental
      20. Monkey See, Monkey Do/Instrumental
      21. City Zoo/Instrumental

      Music:

      1. Calling All Movers
      2. Can a Cherry Pie Wave Goodbye?
      3. Can A Jumbo Jet Sing The Alphabet?
      4. Can Cockatoos Count By Twos?
      5. Cellabration: A Tribute to Ella Jenkins
      6. Children's Concert at Town Hall [Live]
      7. Come Ride Along with Me
      8. Corner Grocery Store & Other Songs
      9. Digimon [Soundtrack]
      10. Disney Karaoke CD Duets

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