Release Date: 21 September 2004
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 093074505922
Genres: Childrens
Description
Ella Jenkins, "The First Lady of Children's Music," has made dozens of Folkways recordings and earned countless awards in a 50-year career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Recording Academy. On this album, some of today's finest folk and children's performers pay tribute to Ella Jenkins with sparkling new renditions of her timeless repertoire. Styles including folk, salsa, country-western, Dixieland, old-time string band, ragtime, and mariachi all come together with a wonderful children's chorus to honor Ella in the best way possible. This recording received a 2005 GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Album For Children. Prepare to sing along! 18 tracks. 44 minutes.
Tracklisting
Jerron Paxton
Jake Blount & Mali Obomsawin
Dan + Claudia Zanes
Ella Jenkins
Ella Jenkins
The Po' Ramblin Boys
Bessie Jones, John Davis & The Georgia Sea Island Singers with Mississippi Fred McDowell & Ed Young
Sonya Cohen Cramer
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
