Putumayo Kids World Party CD

Putumayo Kids presents Kids World Party, a global medley of fun tunes from Trinidad to South Africa.

Kids World Party brings 12 fun, global roots, danceable songs accompanied by a multilingual (English, Spanish, French, German), child-friendly booklet that explores how children worldwide celebrate special occasions. The Putumayo Kids CD comes enclosed in an eco-friendly package that uses no plastic and soy based inks for printing.

Swiss singer Famara celebrates East African life in Swahili on “Mambo Saana.” Hawaiian singer Solanna pays a reggae tribute to the childhood favorite “Oompa Loompa.” Italy’s Balentes, an all-female Sardinian group, contributes the playful dance tune “Cixiri” (Chickpeas), while France’s Pakita charms with “Préparons-nous pour la fête” (Let’s Get Ready for the Party). Representing Latin America is Mexican children’s group Monedita de Oro with “Nadie.” The infectious “Afro-Cuban Funk” of Cuban-American band PALO! is heard on their song “Quimbombó” (Okra).

Also featured on Kids World Party is bilingual (English-French) singer Will Stroet, an award-winning Canadian musician whose song “Le boogie à vélo” tells children that you can boogie even while riding a bike safely. U.S. musicians Tom Freund and Friends performs the participatory song “Freezedance” and fellow American Eric Bibb rounds out the collection with Jackie Wilson’s classic soul tune “Higher and Higher.”

Putumayo will donate 50¢ from the sale of each CD to Amnesty International in support of its work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.