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African Playground

Putumayo`s series of world music CDs for children travels to Africa, a continent that is exuberantly rich in music and culture. ”African Playground” is filled with great songs by artists from Senegal to South Africa, including a previously unreleased track by world music superstar Angelique Kidjo. Children and their families will love the upbeat rhythms and appealing melodies on this musical tour. Parents and educators will appreciate the accessibly presented cultural information and musical fun facts.”African Playground” includes entertaining and informative multi-lingual liner notes, song lyrics, cultural information, a music glossary and colorful illustrations. CD Track listing:1 Angélique Kidjo, `Battu` (Benin) 2 Them Mushrooms, `Jambo Bwana` (Kenya) 3 The Mahotella
Queens, `Mbube` (South Africa) 4 Mose Fan Fan, `Hello Hello` (Congo) 5 Vieux Diop, `Sing Lo Lo` (Senegal) 6 Dr. Victor, `Kalimba` (South Africa) 7 Tarika Sammy, `Hendry` (Madagascar) 8 Samite, `Munomuno` (Uganda) 9 Saleshe Damassae, `Hoya Hoye` (Ethiopia) 10 Bakithi Kumalo, `Sangoma` (South Africa) 11 Baba Ken Okulolo, `Laba Laba` (Nigeria) 12 Tete Alhinho, `Barco Di Papel` (Cape Verde) 13 Aura Msimang, `Lango Mo` (South Africa)About this series:Putumayo World Music was established to introduce people to the music of the world`s cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 and sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music in 1993. Since then the label has become known primarily for its
upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company`s motto: “guaranteed to make you feel good!”
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Putumayo`s series of world music CDs for children travels to Africa, a continent that is exuberantly rich in music & culture. ” African Playground” is filled with great songs by artists from Senegal to South Africa, including a previously unreleased track by world music superstar Angelique Kidjo. Children & their families will love the upbeat rhythms & appealing melodies on this musical tour. Parents & educators will appreciate the accessibly presented cultural information & musical fun facts.” African Playground”

Includes:: entertaining & informative multi-lingual liner notes, song lyrics, cultural information, a music glossary & colorful illustrations. CD Track listing:1 Angélique Kidjo, ` Battu` (Benin) 2 Them Mushrooms, ` Jambo Bwana` (Kenya) 3 The Mahotella Queens, ` Mbube` (South Africa) 4 Mose Fan Fan, ` Hello Hello` (Congo) 5 Vieux Diop, ` Sing Lo Lo` (Senegal) 6 Dr. Victor, ` Kalimba` (South Africa) 7 Tarika Sammy, ` Hendry` (Madagascar) 8 Samite, ` Munomuno` (Uganda) 9 Saleshe Damassae, ` Hoya Hoye` (Ethiopia) 10 Bakithi Kumalo, ` Sangoma` (South Africa) 11 Baba Ken Okulolo, ` Laba Laba` (Nigeria) 12 Tete Alhinho, ` Barco Di Papel` (Cape Verde) 13 Aura Msimang, ` Lango Mo` (South Africa) About this series: Putumayo World Music was established to introduce people to the music of the world`s cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 & sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music in 1993. Since then the label has become known primarily for its upbeat & melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company`s motto: “guaranteed to make you feel good!”

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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