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NEW ORLEANS PLAYGROUND

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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

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.

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.

First off, Amazon needs to fix the album title to have "Putumayo Kids Presents" so it'll show up when you are searching through the series.

A great, great CD. Our 15 month old loves it and unlike some other kids albums I don't sick of hearing these songs. It includes recordings from over a 50 year span and they are all very, very fun. I really wouldn't even say this is "children's music". This really is just a collection of great music that children should enjoy.

The music on this cd is great!! We bought this for my 2 1/2 year old son a couple of weeks ago. My husband and me love it as much as he does. We have raised my son on music and we have a lot of cds, including: Laurie Berkner, Dan Zanes, a lot of Music Together, Wee Sing, Kathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Raffi, David Leinhardt (Which is also excellent, he does a great jazz rendetion of This Old Man). New Orleans Playground is currently our favorite cd to play, we can't get enough of it. My son marches around singing "Oh When the Saints Go Marching In" with great gusto!!!

Love it! Daycare teachers had other cds similar but not the New Orleans one and when I took it to them they loved it (which means the kids loved it). We couldn't be happier...and if you grew up with any of these sounds you will definitely start singing along. I'm truly glad I found this!

I bought this CD for the track "They all asked for you," but I also got Kermit Ruffins, Charmain Neville, and Dr. John. What's not to like? I guess it appeals to the kid in all of us, but it's solid, good jazz and rock-n-roll, too.

I bought four of the Putumayo CDs (French, Seasame Street, Asian and this one) for my son, who is 1, and this by far is his favorite. He loves the upbeat rhythm and loves to dance along. I enjoy the music too and it's a nice change from the more traditional children's music. I would definitely recommend it.

Take the kids on a quick trip to the Big Easy! My five children love this CD and it's so enjoyable that I listen to it even when the kids are not in the car. They always request the "Frogman" song and love to sing "Sitting here in La-la waiting for my Ya-ya" and "If I Had a Million Dollars". Every song is a winner...no fast-forwarding required.

My three and two year old love this CD...great music, rich with the sounds of a magical city.