Putumayo Latin Playground Music CD

Product 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 is a wonderful way to celebrate and discover the richness and beauty of Latin American music and culture. With songs selected to appeal to a wide variety of listeners, from toddlers to grown-ups, Latin Playground is a musical fiesta for all ages that you don't have to be a kid to enjoy.

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 for Putumayo Latin Playground

2003 Notable Recordings for Children Award
2002 Parents’ Choice Approved Award
2002 National Parenting Publications Gold Award (NAPPA)
2002 DiscoverySchool.com Award of Excellence

Putumayo Latin Playground - Sample Tracks

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Track	Title
1	Omara Portuondo • Guantanamera • (Cuba)
2	Pink Martini • Anna • (USA)
3	Colibri • Cielito Lindo • (Chile/USA)
4	Botafogo • El Reino del Reves • (Argentina)
5	Los 50 De Joselito • La Arana Picua • (Colombia)
6	Margarita Laso • Viva Vargas Torres • (Ecuador)
7	Ska Cubano • Chispa Tren • (Cuba/Jamaica)
8	Cubanismo • Mardi Gras Mambo • (Cuba/USA)
9	Matato'a • Fusion Natural • (Easter Island/Chile)
10	Lila Downs • Hanal Weech • (Mexico)
11	Jose Gonzalez & Banda Criolla • Bomba Le Le • (Puerto Rico)

 

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About Putumayo Kids

Putumayo Kids is the children’s and educational division of Putumayo World Music. As one of the leading children’s record labels, Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to other cultures through music from around the world.

With its growing collection of CDs featuring multilingual liner notes, Putumayo Kids produces music that entertains, educates and inspires cultural curiosity. More than 3 million Putumayo Kids CDs have been sold around the world. At least one percent of the CD sales benefit non-profit groups that support children, families, schools and other charities. Putumayo World Music has contributed more than $1 million dollars to non-profit organizations that do good work in the regions where the music originates.

Watch this video and learn more about Putumayo Kids and
its efforts to introduce children to global music and culture.

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