Coming Feb. 28th -- Putumayo Kids' Instrumental Dreamland on CD

 

presents

Instrumental Dreamland

 

The latest in the Dreamland
international lullaby collection from Putumayo Kids!

 

 

Putumayo Kids will release Instrumental Dreamland, a collection of soothing tunes for relaxation and bedtime. The first all-instrumental album from the label, it is the 6th release in the award-winning, best-selling Dreamland series, which has long helped parents around the world ease their children to sleep.   Instrumental Dreamland will be available on February 28th, 2012 in thousands of children’s, gift, book and record stores ($14.98). As always, the colorful CD package features informative child-friendly notes about the origin of the music and featured artists, as well as Nicola Heindl’s distinctive artwork.   Instrumental Dreamland features exceptional renditions of such classics as “Brahms’ Lullaby,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “What a Wonderful World.” Putumayo scoured the globe for music that incorporates relaxing instruments such as the harp, piano, acoustic guitar and kora. Artists include Malian griot and kora master, Balla Tounkara, Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, Brazilian guitarist, Reginaldo Frazatto, Jr., Irish multi-instrumentalist Seamus  Egan and American pianist Michael Allen Harrison.   As Putumayo Founder Dan Storper explains, “These selections were chosen for their calming effect and appeal to children and adults alike. An instrumental lullaby CD has been the most requested children’s album since we began the label. ”   Putumayo Kids just also released an updated edition of Brazilian Playground (with three new tracks) on January 31st.   Instrumental Dreamland, Brazilian Playground and other Putumayo Kids CDs are available through retailers in more than 70 countries. Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to the world through engaging international music.   Instrumental Dreamland Track Listing:   1. Damien Erwin: What a Wonderful World (USA) 2. Sue Richards & Maggie Sansone: Bressay Lullaby / Don Oiche (USA) 3. Reginaldo Frazatto, Jr: O Filho Que Eu Quero Ter (Brazil) 4. Michael Allen Harrison: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (USA) 5. Masahiro Nitta: Lullaby (Japan) 6. Balla Tounkara: Komoriuta (Mali) 7. Keola Beamer: Pupu Hinuhinu (Shiny Shell Lullaby - Hawaii,USA) 8. Tony Ellis: Hand in Hand (USA) 9. Kohala & Jake Shimabukuro: Honu's Dream (Hawaii,USA) 10. Seamus Egan: The Lark (Ireland/USA) 11. Victor Johnson: Brahms' Lullaby (USA)

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