CHILDREN'S AFRICANA BOOK AWARD WINNER An enchanting collection of 12
traditional songs that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage and
multilingual communities of West Africa and the Caribbean. Stories about
children playing in the schoolyard at recess, sisters braiding each
other's hair at the beach, and parents dancing and singing late into the
night mesh together thanks to the music. A wide array of styles--
nursery rhymes from Gabon, lullabies from Cape Verde, rumbas from the
Congo, work songs from Jamaica-- are all performed exquisitely by men,
women, and children in more than thirteen languages. Luminous artwork
and homegrown instruments, such as the djembe, cavaquinho and Peul
flute, round off this wonderful celebration of history, language, and
culture. Lyrics appear transcribed in their original language and
translated to English followed by a world map and extensive notes
describing the cultural background of each song. The book also includes
a QR code to access the songs online.