Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: United States
Released: 1957
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Children's, & African
[Tracklist]
A1 Tah-Boo (01:59)
A2 Zeembah (01:14)
A3 Moon Don't Go (01:59)
A4 Moon Don't Go (With Instruments) (00:45)
A5 Toom-Bah-Ee-Lero (01:49)
A6 Toom-Bah-Ee-Lero (With Instruments) (01:26)
B1 A Chant From West Africa (01:23)
B2 A Love Chant From North Africa (01:12)
B3 An American Chain Gang Chant (02:15)
B4 An Arabic Chant That Means Welcome (01:14)
[Credits]
Producer: Ella Jenkins and Moses Asc, Photographer: Jo Banks, Designer: Matthew Langley, Mastering Engineer: Charlie Pilzer
[Notes]
In 1956, Ella Jenkins went to New York City with an acetate demo disc of children’s music she had recorded. She had decided to devote her life to music. At the office of Folkways Records, Ella met with label founder Moses Asch, who listened to her tape and, after she recorded a few more songs, made it into a record. Now, almost 70 years later, Ella Jenkins has become one of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings' most iconic artists. World renowned for her impact on the music education landscape, she has aptly been nicknamed "The First Lady of Children's Music." Originally released on a 10-inch LP record in 1957, Ella's first album features simple call-and-response chants from both the United States and Africa, specially adapted for young children. Rhythmic and easy to learn and performed with a group of school children, these songs encourage group singing and the development of musical skills and memory. Call-and-Response launched Ella Jenkin's long and storied career of making music for young people and is an excellent introduction to the beloved performer. Recommended for ages 5–9.
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