Description
Putumayo invites children of all ages on a fun and educational musical journey through Latin America with Latin Playground, a collection of upbeat songs by well- known artists from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and more. Putumayo's highly successful and critically acclaimed series of world music for kids has introduced children to world music from more than 20 countries and Latin Playground continues in the same tradition.
Latin Playground's entertaining and informative liner notes are in English and Spanish and include Nicola Heindl's endearing, colorful illustrations. Each song is accompanied with easy-to-read information about the country of origin, the style of music, fun facts and interesting information that will enhance the listener's interest in the cultures where the music is from.
Awards:
2003 Notable Recordings for Children Award
2002 Parents' Choice Approved Award
2002 National Parenting Publications Gold Award (NAPPA)
2002 DiscoverySchool.com Award of Excellence
Track Listing :
02 - Pink Martini - Anna (USA)
03 - Colibri - Cielito Lindo (Chile/USA)
04 - Botafogo - El Reino del Revés (Argentina)
05 - Los 50 de Joselito - La Araña Picua (Colombia)
06 - Margarita Laso - Viva Vargas Torres (Ecuador)
07 - Ska Cubano - Chispa Tren (Cuba/Jamaica)
08 - Cubanismo - Mardi Gras Mambo (Cuba/USA)
09 - Matato'a - Fusión Natural (Easter Island/Chile)
10 - Lila Downs - Hanal Weech (Mexico)
11 - José González y Banda Criolla - Bomba Le Le (Puerto Rico)
Music Style(s)
Caribbean , Children's , Colombian , Cuban , Latin , South American , World
Age Suitability
Young Child , Older Child , Thirty-Something
Ethics
Cultural , Ethically Produced