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Musical Instruments, CD's and books~We have here a great variety of CD's and instruments to introduce children to the world of music. First we have a selection of music CD's for children with traditional, classical & modern music, songs and stories from around the world. Ideal for listening to in the car and for parties.
Then we have some instruments - traditional, ethnic and unusual - to join in the fun. Finally some books for a great read.~~~2094~2096~~

Naxos classic stories and music~Naxos have a great range of classical music and audiobooks specially written and performed for children. The audiobooks are read by well known performers and bring classic stories to life.~~~2094~3372~~

Carnival of the animals~Another popular childrens piece from Saint Saens with lively narration from Johnny Morris. Also includes Ravel's Mother Goose and the Sorcerer's Apprentice by Dukas.~~Carnival of the animals|7402|~2094~3374~~

1001 Nights~Rimsky-Korsakov's exotic and dramatic music with narration by Bernard Cribbins.~~1001 Nights|7405|~2094~3377~~

Robin Hood~Stories about the legendary hero with musical accompaniment from various composers. Read by John McAndrew. 2CD's~~Robin Hood|7410|~2094~3382~~

Ballet Stories~Specially written for Naxos, includes Coppelia, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and Giselle, read by Jenny Agutter. 2CD's~~Ballet Stories|7407|~2094~3641~~

Irish Myths~Possibly less well-known than their Norse and Greek counterparts, you will undoubtedly recognise some of these stories. Music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Hartmann and others. Read by Dermot Kerrigan and Marcella Riordan. 2CD's~~Irish Myths|7411|~2094~3383~~

Arabian Nights~Ali Baba and friends are all here in tales of drama, excitement and mystery. With music by Rimsky-Korsakov and read by Toby Stephens. 2CD's~~Arabian Nights|7413|~2094~3385~~

Putamayo for Kids World Music~Welcome to Putumayo Kids' World Playground where children come together to learn, dance, play, read, explore and celebrate the world's cultures. These CD's feature top artists from around the world singing children-friendly music that is great to listen to but also takes children and their families on an inspiring educational musical and cultural journey around the world. The entire World Playground series has won Parents' Choice Awards, NAPPA Gold and 'Best of' from Scholastic publications.
Putumayo Kids music is a great way of introducing children to other cultures through fun, upbeat world music. ~~~2094~3303~~

New Orleans Playground~This great CD from Putamayo takes you on a playful romp through the musical landscape of New Orleans. With some well known titles and artists a stompin good time is guaranteed. Tracks include:

• Clifton Chenier - Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
• The Meters - They All Ask'd For You
• Kermit Ruffins - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Charmaine Neville - Second Line
• Buckwheat Zydeco - Skip to My Blues
• Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
• Chris Kenner - I Like it Like That
• Fats Domino - Whole Lotta Lovin
• Clarence "Frogman" Henry - Ain't Got No Home
• Dr. John - Row Row Your Boat
• Hack Bartholomew - When the Saints Go Marchin' In

~~New Orleans Playground|2913|~2094~7005~~

New Orleans Christmas~Deck the halls with blues, jazz and swing holiday classics from the Big Easy. No matter where you are, the Christmas season has its own unique sound. The voices of carollers going from door to door, congregations singing at midnight mass, or the song about grandma's unfortunate incident with a reindeer are all part of what Christmastime sounds like. In New Orleans, the music reflects the city's deep love for making age-old holiday traditions new again. Well-known songs are sung with a different feeling, while newly composed songs fondly recall favourite holiday memories. On New Orleans Christmas, Putumayo has captured the unique and vibrant voice of this city with a collection of holiday favourites decked in the blues, jazz and swing flavours for which the Crescent City is famous. Tracks include:

• Big Al Carson with Lars Edegran & his Santa Claus Revelers - Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
• James Andrews - Christmas in New Orleans
• Ingrid Lucia - 'Zat You, Santa Claus?
• Heritage Hall Jazz Band with Gregg Stafford - Silver Bells
• Banu Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz - I'll Be Home For Christmas
• Papa Don Vappie's New Orleans Jazz Band - Please Come Home for Christmas
• Ellis Marsalis - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• John Boutté - White Christmas
• Topsy Chapman with Lars Edegran & his Santa Claus Revelers - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
• New Birth Brass Band - Santa's Second Line
• Dukes of Dixieland - Holiday Time in New Orleans

To date, Putumayo has donated over $200,000 of the proceeds from the sale of its New Orleans CD to local charities and non-profit organisations whose commitment to revitalisation is helping restore the city to its former state. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of New Orleans Christmas will be donated to New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in support of their Musicians' Village Project.~~New Orleans Christmas|2912|~2094~7006~~

Christmas Around the World~Putumayo gives the holiday season an international flavour with Christmas Around the World, a collection of familiar Christmas songs performed by artists from all over the globe. From a Cuban rendition of "Joy to the World" to a flamenco version of "White Christmas," Christmas Around the World adds a unique twist to the classic carols that enliven the holidays.

In a world that is constantly changing, Christmas is a time for revisiting the familiar customs and rituals that connect everyone to generations past. While Christmas is celebrated in different ways around the world, among the unifying elements that help create holiday spirit are the songs, hymns, and carols that serve as the soundtrack for the season. And, though every country has its own unique songs, there are certain melodies that have crossed every border.

Most of the songs on Christmas Around the World will sound familiar, though a few are traditional melodies from a region or culture. All conjure up the Christmas spirit and add a special, international flavour to the holiday ambiance.

Tracks include:

• New York Twoubadou - Joyeux Noël
• Steve Schuch & Night Heron Consort - Here We Come A-Wassailing
• Liuba Maria Hevia - Venid Fieles Todos (Adeste Fidelis)
• Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds - St. Nicholas
• Cuba L.A. - Deck the Hall
• Banks Soundtech Steel Orchestra - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
• Los Reyes - White Christmas
• Michael Doucet - We Three Kings
• Dan Crary - What Child is This
• Pepe Castillo - Aguinaldo Jibaro
• Kali - Douce Nuit (Silent Night)
• Ramon F, Veloz - Paz en la Tierra (Joy to the World)

~~Christmas Around the World|2914|~2094~7007~~

World Playground II~The musical adventure continues on this follow-up to the award-winning World Playground CD. Volume 2 features more fun world music and multicultural liner notes for children and their families. World Playground II will appeal to people of all ages, with upbeat, child-friendly songs by successful artists from around the globe.
As with the first volume, World Playground II includes an informative, colorful and educational 32-page booklet with full lyrics in the original language and English. The readable information on artists, songs and cultural background help children learn more about the music and cultures where the selections originated, and Nicola Heindl's original paintings bring the songs to life.
Tracks include:

• Baka Beyond - Adukbe
• Barachois - La Marmotteuse
• Xtatik - Music Farm
• La Sonora Dinamita - A Mover La Colita
• Toots & The Maytals - Freedom Train
• Maixa Ta Ixiar - Zuhaitzarena
• Djamel Allam - Nezha
• Claudia Martinez - Nichim Uvil
• Lucky Ali - Teri Yaadein
• Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata 2000

~~World Playground II|2910|~2094~4150~~

Reggae Playground~Featuring songs from the Caribbean and around the world, Reggae Playground is a jammin' reggae party for the whole family!
This joyous new collection for kids and their families from Putumayo Kids features a festive selection of tunes that reflect the crossover appeal and worldwide influence of reggae, a genre that is beloved all over the globe.
Reggae Playground presents renowned artists from reggae's birthplace of Jamaica and around the world. Judy Mowatt, a former backing vocalist for Bob Marley and respected solo artist, invites listeners to get moving with her rousing Let's Dance. We hear about the importance of respecting our differences and the need to work together in Rita Marley's classic anthem Harambe. The Jamaican reggae arrangements of Take Me Home, Country Roads by the legendary Toots & the Maytals and the Burning Souls' rendition of Here Comes the Sun demonstrate the adaptability of this infectious beat to almost any tune. Other artists from diverse musical traditions who have adopted the reggae style and made it their own are also featured on Reggae Playground.
To support the children of Jamaica, Putumayo World Music will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Reggae Playground to the Jamaica Basic Schools Foundation, which helps fund early education for Jamaican children ages 3 to 6. Tracks include:

• Johnny Dread - Rootsman Dread
• Eric Bibb - Turning World
• Alain Schneider - Le Vieil Éléphant
• Judy Mowatt - Let's Dance
• Mousta Largo - Mon Petit Bonhomme
• Tony Q Rastafara - Pat Gulipat
• The Burning Souls - Here Comes the Sun
• Marty Dread - Mouse in the House
• Jessica - Ying Yang
• Kal dos Santos - As Meninas dos Meus Olhos
• Asheba - Reggae Lullaby
• Rita Marley - Harambe
• Toots and the Maytals - Take Me Home Country Roads

~~Reggae Playground|2908|~2094~4151~~

African Playground~Travel to Africa, a continent that is exuberantly rich in music and culture. African Playground is filled with great songs by artists from Senegal to South Africa, including a previously unreleased track by world music superstar Angelique Kidjo. Children and their families will love the upbeat rhythms and appealing melodies on this musical tour. Parents and teachers will appreciate the accessibly presented cultural information and musical fun facts. African Playground includes entertaining and informative multi- lingual liner notes, song lyrics, cultural information, a music glossary and colourful illustrations. Tracklist:

• Angelique Kidjo - Battu
• Them Mushrooms - Jambo Bwana
• The Mahotella Queens - Mbube
• Mose Fan Fan - Hello Hello
• Vieux Diop - Sing Lo Lo
• Dr Victor - Kalimba
• Tarika Sammy - Hendry
• Samite - Munomuno
• Saleshe Damassae - Hoya Hoya
• Bakithi Kumalo - Sangoma
• Baba Ken Okulolo - Laba Laba
• Tete Alhiuho - Barco Di Papel
• Aura Msimang - Lango Mo

~~African Playground|2902|~2094~3305~~

Caribbean Playground~Putumayo Kids invites children and families on a fun musical cruise to the Caribbean with Caribbean Playground. Filled with upbeat songs, informative liner notes and colourful artwork, Caribbean Playground is a festive carnival featuring diverse music such as zouk from the French Caribbean, soca from Trinidad, reggae from Jamaica, bomba from Puerto Rico and more. International stars Taj Mahal, Desmond Dekker and the Wailers are featured alongside some of the Caribbean’s most popular artists such as Kali, Atlantik and Luc Leandry as well as other exciting new discoveries. Caribbean Playground includes full-color liner notes in English, Spanish and French with song descriptions and cultural information. The complete song lyrics will be available at the updated interactive Putumayo Kids website.
Tracklist:

• Taj Mahal - Great Big Boat
• Desmond Dekker - Jamaica Farewell
• Kali - Tambou Dan Tche Nou
• Keith Frank - Three Little Birds
• Karl Zero & the Wailers - Coconut Woman
• Marlene Dorcena - Panama
• Asheba - Little Anancy
• José González - Bomba Te Traigo Yo
• Lole-Lolay - Pa ’Piye Sou Do M’
• MissionIriez - Reggae Dancin’
• Luc Leandry - Votez Zouk
• Atlantik - All Aboard

~~Caribbean Playground|2904|~2094~3307~~

Asian Dreamland~A harmonious collection of tranquil lullabies and soothing songs from ancient Asian lands, Asian Dreamland follows gently in the footsteps of Putumayo Kids' first lullaby collection, Dreamland.
Asia is the world's largest continent and is home to many different cultures and traditions. But no matter what the country or language, parents all across the continent must find ways to get their children to sleep each night. Asian Dreamland, offers soothing and musically intriguing songs from countries as diverse as Japan, China, India and even the Siberian republic of Tatarstan. This harmonious collection of tranquil songs is perfect for yoga and meditation as well as putting the little ones to sleep .

Tracklist:

• Shang Shang Typhoon - Moon Boat
• Emme - Dokokade Yoruga Naita
• Yoshida Brothers - Kokoro Ni Dakarete
• Zulya - Cradle Song
• Aiko Shimada and Elizabeth Falconer - Aka Tonbo
• Takashi Hirayasu with Chuei Yoshikawa - Asadoya Yunta
• Kelsang Chukie Tethong - Om Ma Nye Bhe Mae Hum
• Ali Akbar Khan - Lullaby
• Lei Qiang - Lullaby
• Rikki - Amami No Komori Uta

~~Asian Dreamland|2915|~2094~7137~~

Sing along with Putamayo~The latest in Putumayo World Music's acclaimed music series for children features a star-studded cast of artists singing classic folk and blues songs. Arlo Guthrie, Taj Mahal, Dan Zanes, Keb' Mo', and others offer a mix of unforgettable folk, blues, bluegrass, swing and reggae that children and their families can easily sing along with. Sing Along With Putumayo includes entertaining and informative liner notes in English, Spanish and French, with song lyrics, artist biographies and Nicola Heindl's distinctive colorful illustrations. The celebratory spirit of Sing Along With Putumayo will bring the whole family together.
Tracklist:

• Arlo Guthrie - Bling-Blang
• Rhonda Vincent - Bananaphone
• Tim O'Brien - Man Gave Names to All the Animals
• Rufus Thomas - Old MacDonald Had a Farm
• Keb' Mo' - Love Train
• Taj Mahal - Don't You Push Me Down
• Rosie Flores - Red Red Robin
• Dan Zanes and Friends - Bushel and a Peck
• Music for Aardvarks & Other Mammals - Bellybutton Song
• Eric Bibb - Michael Row the Boar Ashore
• Elizabeth Mitchell & Daniel Littleton - You Are My Sunshine
• Guy Davis - I Will Be Your Friend

~~Sing along with Putamayo|2907|~2094~3310~~

Swing around the world~Putumayo gets the whole world swinging with this CD for the whole family: Swing Around the World. This collection of 12 jazzy numbers will bring everybody to their feet, dancing and swaying to the infectious beats of artists from an interesting variety of countries and cultures. Swing music took the world by storm after its initial craze in the United States during the 1930s and 40s. Artists in places as far-flung as southern Africa, France and Hawaii blended swing and jazz into their own local music to create unique expressions. Today, contemporary American bands like the Squirrel Nut Zippers, the New Orleans Jazz Vipers and Duke Heitger and his Swing Band all embody the swing spirit and keep audiences jitterbugging all over the country.
Tracklist:

• The Cool Crooners of Bulawayo - I Van Enkulu
• Triton - Mari Niça Swing
• Squirrel Nut Zippers - Pallin' With Al
• Oscar Peterson with Clark Terry - Mumbles
• Alfredo Rey e la sua Orchestra - Fotoromanza
• Duke Heitger and his Swing Band - Swing Pan Alley
• Renzo Arbore e i suoi Swing Maniacs - Mamma Mi Place il Ritmo
• New Orleans Jazz Vipers - Blue Drag
• Romane - Gypsy Fire
• Ka'ua Crater Boys - Opihi Man
• Jambalaya Cajun Band - Hey, Rock
• Children of the Revolution - Minor Swing: To Django

~~Swing around the world|2906|~2094~3309~~

Musical Instruments~~~~2094~3292~~

Wooden Drum~~~Wooden Drum|4469|~2094~7496~~

Maracas~A pair of colourful wooden shakers with a "bug" theme, in primary colours (not sure about blue bees !) 3+~~Maracas|4424|~2094~7283~~

Handbells~A simple way to make music, continuing the "bug" theme (but no blue bees !) Bells have lovely, full sound quality. 3+~~Handbells|4425|~2094~7282~~

Animal castanets~Bright colours and a smooth finish to these easy-to-use castanets. 3+~~Animal castanets|4426|~2094~7281~~

Snazzy Maracas~Spots & stripes in pink, yellow, blue & green. 3+~~Snazzy Maracas|4460|~2094~7280~~

Snazzy castanets~Stars, flowers, hearts & spots to match the maracas. 3+~~Snazzy castanets|4461|~2094~7279~~

Snazzy handbells~More bright, cheerful patterns with a lovely, full sound quality. 3+~~Snazzy handbells|4462|~2094~7384~~