This is Rhythm

Ella Jenkins SFW45028

Twelve songs that introduce basic rhythm instruments—wood and tone blocks, rhythm sticks, conga drums, maracas, and more—and teach youngsters to hear rhythms in everyday sounds. Includes Little Red Caboose, O Where O Where Has My Little Dog Gone?, Mexican Hand Clapping Song, and others. "A unique and exciting recording by an outstanding performer." —Lyons Elementary News
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) African American
Keyword(s) Folk songs--United States; Folksong revival; Music--Juvenile
Instrument(s) Bells; Bongo; Conga (Drum); Cowbells; Gong; Guiro; Maraca; Sticks, Rhythm; Tambourine (Drum); Woodblock

Year of Recording 1994
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Ella Jenkins

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101	Different Rhythms	Ella Jenkins	6:30
102	Rhythm Instruments: Conga Drum	Ella Jenkins	1:36
103	Rhythm Instruments: Bongos	Ella Jenkins	1:21
104	Rhythm Instruments: Rhythm Sticks	Ella Jenkins	0:50
105	Rhythm Instruments: Maracas	Ella Jenkins	1:22
106	Rhythm Instruments: Guiro	Ella Jenkins	1:19
107	Rhythm Instruments: Cow bell	Ella Jenkins	0:55
108	Rhythm Instruments: Wood block	Ella Jenkins	1:02
109	Rhythm Instruments: Tambourine	Ella Jenkins	1:20
110	Rhythm Instruments: Plate Gong	Ella Jenkins	0:44
111	Rhythm Instruments: Bell Tone of the Plate Gong	Ella Jenkins	1:29
201	Rhythm Instruments: Bell Tones from Different Parts of the World	Ella Jenkins	2:21
202	Let's Build a Rhythm	Ella Jenkins	1:26
203	Hear That Train	Ella Jenkins	1:06
204	Chicka Hank	Ella Jenkins	1:19
205	This Train	Ella Jenkins	2:24
206	Little Red Caboose	Ella Jenkins	0:56
207	Where Has My Little Dog Gone?	Ella Jenkins	1:14
208	My Dog Has Fleas	Ella Jenkins	1:01
209	A Rabbit with a Flea	Ella Jenkins	0:38
210	Winter	Ella Jenkins	1:16
211	Mexican Hand-Clapping Song	Ella Jenkins	1:19
212	In Trinidad	Ella Jenkins	1:36
213	These Bones Shall Rise Again	Ella Jenkins	1:34

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