Summary:
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)
Get the latest information about Putumayo Kids at www.putumayokids.com
My Thoughts:
Guess how I put Savannah to bed early tonight? With the help of this amazing instrumental CD, by Putumayo Kids, titled Dreamland. This is the first time Savannah is in bed and sleeping before 9PM. Usually, she fights to go to bed, and usually konks out by 10PM. But, tonight we tried something different. With Nana and Papa here, we gave Savannah an oatmeal bath at 7PM, and then Nana laid in bed with Savannah and listened to this soothing collection of instrumental music. Within 15 minutes, both Nana and Savannah were asleep. I could hear the music from the kitchen, and found myself relaxing and humming along to classics like Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Brahm's Lullaby and What a Wonderful World. This instrumental lullaby CD contains music from the USA, Brazil, Ireland and Japan, which is great, as it introduces young children to music from around the world. As I am writing this review, Savannah is still sleeping. Where has this bedtime CD been? I can't wait to begin a bedtime ritual of listening to this instrumental CD after we read a few bedtime books each night. I am crossing my fingers that it will work in relaxing her and keeping her asleep. Now, if only Arabella would relax enough and fall peacefully asleep. At least one child is sleeping, so that is better than nothing.
If you are looking for the perfect bedtime relaxation CD for your little one, why not check out this CD, which will be available on 2/28. This CD would make a perfect baby shower gift, or gift for new parents. Both parent and child will feel relaxed listening to each of the 11 tracks on this melodic CD.
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this CD by the vendor in order to write up an honest review. The views above are mine and mine alone.
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