Songs and Rhythms from Near and Far

Ella Jenkins SFW45033

Now available on compact disc. Traveling is the theme of this delightful recording. Through music, Ella Jenkins and her friends take us with them on a journey to many lands. They treat us to songs and dances and a variety of musical sounds and textures. Originally released in 1964. Recommended for children ages 6-11. For more information about Ella Jenkins, please visit www.ellajenkins.com.
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) African American
Keyword(s) Folksong revival; Music--Juvenile

Year of Recording 1997
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Moses Asch ; Liner Notes by Ella Jenkins ; Mastered by Charlie Pilzer ; Design by Ken Shrader ; Design by Eric Conn

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101	The World Is Big - The World Is Small	Ella Jenkins	1:29
102	A Little Town in Switzerland	Ella Jenkins	2:28
103	Canadian Friendship	Ella Jenkins	1:42
104	Land of Canada	Ella Jenkins	2:09
105	I'm Going to Sea Now	Ella Jenkins	2:53
106	Dance Tunes of Many Lands	Ella Jenkins	5:12
107	Yerakina	Ella Jenkins	1:51
108	Greek Shepherd Song	Ella Jenkins	3:01
109	Old Italian Tune on Music Box	Ella Jenkins	1:05
201	I Am a Funny Little Dutch Girl	Ella Jenkins	1:04
202	Way Down Yonder By the Apple Tree	Ella Jenkins	2:15
203	Buckeye Jim	Ella Jenkins	1:21
204	Go Tell Aunt Rhodie	Ella Jenkins	2:54
205	Did You Feed My Cow?	Ella Jenkins	2:00
206	Pick a Bale of Cotton	Ella Jenkins	1:50
207	Let My People Go	Ella Jenkins	1:06
208	Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho	Ella Jenkins	2:42
209	The World is Big - The World is Small	Ella Jenkins	0:33

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