NEW ORLEANS PLAYGROUND

PUTUMAYO KIDS PRESENTS (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 17, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Putumayo World Music
• ASIN: B000I2IQNS
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,895 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Choo Choo Ch'Boogie - Clifton Chenier

2. They All Ask'd For You - The Meters

3. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Kermit Ruffins

4. Second Line - Charmaine Neville

5. Skip To My Blues - Buckwheat Zydeco

6. Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey

7. I Like It Like That - Chris Kenner

8. Whole Lotta Lovin' - Fats Domino

9. Ain't Got No Home - Clarnce 'Frogman' Henry

10. Row Row Your Boat - Dr. John

11. When The Saints Go Marchin' In - Hack Bartholomew

Editorial Reviews

A playful romp through the musical landscape of New Orleans.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one for the whole family, grandma and all!, December 11, 2006

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Melanie Wilson "mongoliamel" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NEW ORLEANS PLAYGROUND (Audio CD)

New Orleans Playgroun is a collection of classic New Orleans favorites that demonstrate to children the complexity and variety of music from the Creole and Cajun cultures. The vibrant, colorful atmosphere of southern Louisiana is apparent in these lively tracks and the upbeat tunes appeal naturally to kids. New Orleans Playgroun is an enjoyable way to teach young children about New Orleans culture, unique musical instruments, and American music history.

Some of the songs introduce youngsters to musicians from an earlier generation with a focus on the 1920s and 1950s. Parents and grandparents will enjoy listening to Fats Domino and Chris Kenner with little ones. Despite the fact the music is fast and jazzy, it is still easy for young children to sing along. Children are bound to get hooked on the catchy lyrics and simple rhythms. Listening to this CD is a fun way for children to learn about American music, and the songs on New Orleans Playgroun, are authentic representations that kids of all ages can appreciate. Personally, I've enjoyed listening to New Orleans Playground for several nights in a row.

The songs are more adventurous than juvenile, with the innovative vocals on Clarence "Frogman" Henry's "Ain't Got No Home" and the smacking lips on Fats Domino's "Whole Lotta Lovin." In "Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner" listeners are treated to a wonderful performance by Kermit Ruffins with his daughters, Christina and Neshia. There is also a plucky blues version of "Row Row Your Boat" by Dr. John and the CD finishes with the timeless "When the Saints Go Marchin' In," a hallmark of New Orleans jazz parades.

By purchasing New Orleans Playground adults also have the opportunity to teach children about philanthropy and charitable giving. Sales from New Orleans Playground will be donated to the Louisiana Children's Museum in support of a New Orleans music exhibit.-Elizabeth Whitmore

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! One of the funnest CDs ever!, November 22, 2010

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AFConnors - See all my reviews

This review is from: NEW ORLEANS PLAYGROUND (Audio CD)

I teach young children and when I first heard this CD, at a conference a few years ago, I was blown away! It's just a whole bunch of happy from beginning to end. Great for young children to dance to or improvise to with rhythm instruments. My favorite is the Meters' "They All Ask'd for You" - funny and bouncy. This is one of the best children's CDs ever.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this CD!, April 5, 2008

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momof2boys (frisco, tx) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: NEW ORLEANS PLAYGROUND (Audio CD)

I bought this CD for my 2-yr-old son and we both LOVE it. We listen to it several times a week and it gets both of us dancing. My husband really likes it, too.