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Songs from the Baobab : African lullabies & nursery rhymes

Call Number

  • J 782.42 SONG (OSH)

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Edition

Book w/CD

Publication Information

Montréal : Secret Mountain, 2011.

Physical Description

[63] p. : col. ill., col. map ; 21 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

Summary

"Representing 11 languages originating from Central and West Africa and brought to life with lavish illustrations, this collection's rhymes and lullabies soothe babies to sleep as the songs travel from one country and one language to another. Lyrics are reproduced in the original language and translated into English, followed by notes on the origin and cultural context of each song. The accompanying CD features 29 songs from 10 countries -- including Rwanda, the Ivory Coast, and Senegal -- each one unique in language and sound, recorded with indigenous instruments and exquisitely performed by women, men, and children. This delightful, enchanting production captures the staccato rhythm of the children's rhymes and the poetry of the language as well as a sense of the heritage and tradition of each culture."--Back cover.

Contents

  • Uélé molibá mákási Ka baga ne ma Ndi le e So diyara Yum-maa yehii jaabe Eya bé Baranin Mademba Aayóo nenne Denko Nwou wo̕ lâ nzi ntâ nseu Kabuye kanjye Nkwihoreze In ga Faatima Hawwaa Makun Injangwe yanjye Buutulumaani Sirada la Tànk loxo nopp N daga an kara Tutu gbovi Îtä Zâke / Aayaa yimbéy Bo bo bo bo Dunga Usumani ka dundunnin Gato gato Wá wá wá wá

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