Multicultural Children's Songs

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Long before Raffi ever picked up a guitar, Ella Jenkins was pioneering the field of children's music. Her example of short, well-played folk songs that neither talked over kids' heads nor condescended to them remains the model for children's-music performers everywhere. Long before "multicultural" became a buzzword in educational and arts circles, Jenkins was drawing her material from Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and her own African American neighborhood in South Chicago. She celebrates her 40th anniversary as a professional entertainer with the anthology, Multicultural Children's Songs, which collects 23 songs from a dozen different Folkways albums onto a single CD. She is the Pete Seeger of children's music, and this is a good introduction to her work. --Geoffrey Himes

Album Description
Ella compiled 23 tracks from 12 previous records focusing on multicultural themes. Booklet includes lyrics and a discography plus notes written by Ella. In Trinidad, Dance Tunes from Many Lands, Thank You in Many Languages, and more. "A treasure trove of rhythm, rhyme and heart." - Los Angeles Times

Multicultural Children's Songs, Music, Ella Jenkins, Children's, Childrens, Pop
Multicultural Songs for Children
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • My kids love this!
  • I was dissapointed
  • 555 stars!
  • Best music for Young Children!
  • wonderful fun
 Multicultural Songs for Children
Ella Jenkins
Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
EducationalEducational | Children's Music | Styles | Music
Folk MusicFolk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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  4. Jambo and Other Call & Response Songs and Chants
  5. Play Your Instruments (And Make a Pretty Sound)

Product Features:
  • MULTI-CULTURAL CHILDRENS SONGS CD

ASIN: B000001DOE
Release Date: 1995-10-17

Tracks:

  1. The World is Big the World Is Small
  2. Hello
  3. Greetings in Many Languages
  4. Jambo
  5. Tahboo
  6. On Safari
  7. Counting in Swahili
  8. Mexican Handclapping Song
  9. Dulce, Dulce
  10. In Trinidad
  11. Caney Mi Macaro
  12. A Yodeling Song
  13. Dredle, Dredle, Dredle
  14. Rabbi Teaches ABCs/English ABC Song
  15. Dance Tunes from Many Lands
  16. Eh-un-lan-weh-seh-un-lan (Greeting in Arabic)
  17. Balloon Song
  18. Maori Chant
  19. Play Your Instrs
  20. May-ree Mack
  21. We Are Native American Tribes
  22. A Neighborhood is a Friendly Place
  23. Thank you in Many Languages

Product Description

Recognized throughout the world as a "Rhythm Specialist", Ella Jenkins has entertained and taught thousands of children through her music. Includes "The World Is Big The World Is Small", "Hello", "Greetings In Many Languages", "Jambo", "Tahboo", "On Safari", "Counting In Swahili", "Mexican Handclapping Song", "Dulce, Dulce", "In Trinidad", "Caney Mi Macaro", "A Yodeling Song", "Dredle, Dredle, Dredle", "Rabbi Teaches ABC's / English ABC Song", "Dance Tunes From Many Lands", "Eh-un-lan-weh-seh-un-lan (Greeting in Arabic)", "Balloon Song", "Maori Chant", "Play Your Instruments", "May-ree Mack", "We Are Native American Tribes", "A Neighborhood Is A Friendly Place", and "Thank You In Many Languages".

Amazon.com

Long before Raffi ever picked up a guitar, Ella Jenkins was pioneering the field of children's music. Her example of short, well-played folk songs that neither talked over kids' heads nor condescended to them remains the model for children's-music performers everywhere. Long before "multicultural" became a buzzword in educational and arts circles, Jenkins was drawing her material from Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and her own African American neighborhood in South Chicago. She celebrates her 40th anniversary as a professional entertainer with the anthology, Multicultural Children's Songs, which collects 23 songs from a dozen different Folkways albums onto a single CD. She is the Pete Seeger of children's music, and this is a good introduction to her work. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My kids love this!.......2004-02-26

My mother played this album for my kids (ages 5 & 2) in the car during our recent week-long visit. They loved it! We listened to it all week long! Ms. Jenkins introduces many of the songs, and there are children singing along with her on many of the tracks. It is as if you are listening in on a music workshop she is conducting for children. I couldn't believe how quickly my kids began to sing along, especially since many of the songs are not in English. My kids often prefer music with which they are already familiar, especially when away from home, but they took to this recording immediately. This is certainly an album we will want in our collection!

1 out of 5 stars I was dissapointed.......2004-02-06

After reading the glowing reviews of this CD I had high expectations. I had to come back here to say that this is one of the worst internet purchases I have ever made. The songs were slow & overly simplistic, as well as dated. I listened to this with my husband and our 5 year old daughter. There was one song on here that our daughter liked, the rest about bored us all to tears. It was a test just for us to endure to listen to them all. I don't understand the fondness some have for this CD, so buyer beware.

5 out of 5 stars 555 stars!.......2002-01-29

I love Ella Jenkins, and I love this compilation. The way she has of bringing music to so many children makes me respect her so much. I use this CD and its music in my music classes and the students meet it with incredible enthusiasm. My own children ask for this when we travel in the car. Buy this CD. You won't be sorry!

5 out of 5 stars Best music for Young Children!.......2001-10-31

WONDERFUL FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES

5 out of 5 stars wonderful fun.......2000-05-22

My 5 year old daughter LOVES this music. Ella Jenkins gives brief introductions to songs so you get a sense of place and culture even before the beat begins. The songs are made for singing along, you can't help but clap and tap. this tape is superb.
Building a Better World
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Building a Better World
    Mr. I & The Rainbow Singers
    Manufacturer: Hummingbird Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
    EducationalEducational | Children's Music | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B00019PXK2
    Release Date: 2004-06-29

    Tracks:

    1. Happy Day Day
    2. Building a Better World
    3. Hello to All the Children
    4. Canada Rap
    5. To This Land
    6. This Land Is Your Land
    7. Moli Hua
    8. Japanese Frog Song
    9. Haruga Kita
    10. Let's Be Friends
    11. This Little Cow
    12. Three Little Pigs
    13. Continent Twist
    14. Bubblegum in a Dish
    15. Bubblegum Mum
    16. Es War eine Mutter
    17. Eidelweiss
    18. Angel in Disguise
    19. Following the Piper
    20. Child and the Rat
    21. Universe Song
    Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village
      Chris McKhool
      Manufacturer: Chris McKhool
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
      HanukkahHanukkah | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
      KwanzaaKwanzaa | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
      HanukkahHanukkah | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
      KwanzaaKwanzaa | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
      ASIN: B000CAFN46
      Release Date: 2005-09-20

      Tracks:

      1. Let's Celebrate in Canada
      2. Circle Song
      3. Chinese New Year
      4. Chanukah, Oh Chanukah
      5. Jingle Bells/Vive le Vent
      6. Let's All Sing for Kwanzaa
      7. We Light the Divas
      8. Whisper of Peace
      9. I Have Arrived
      10. Carnival Time
      11. Quviasuliqpunga
      12. This Little Light of Mine
      13. Dance for Halloween
      14. Soon It Is Christmas
      15. There Was a Little Baby
      16. I'm Gonna Sing for Wintertime

      Music:

      1. Nora's Room
      2. Nursery Days
      3. O Mickey, Where Art Thou? [Enhanced]
      4. Pecos Bill
      5. Perchance to Dream
      6. Playhouse Disney, Vol. 2
      7. Preschool Aerobic Fun
      8. Princess Collection [Import]
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