Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that the 13 songs on Putumayo's latest collection for kids are sung in Brazilian Portuguese. They are full of zest and flavor, making them perfect background music for dinner, playtime, or car rides. Grown-ups who enjoy Brazilian music will like this CD almost as much as kids.
Families with older kids can talk about what makes Brazil so musical, and how music can be part of everyday life. Families can look at the multilingual liner notes, which include photos, a map of Brazil, and a glossary of musical terms. See if you can tell the difference between bossa nova and samba.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Amy Weaver Dorning
BRAZILIAN PLAYGROUND, the ninth CD in Putumayo Kids' education series, features some of the country's most revered artists, including Teresa Cristina (samba superstar) and Gilberto Gil. The stellar lineup and happy mix of bossa nova and forro tunes (popular dance music from the Northeast), makes a great soundtrack for both active family fun and chilling out. Songs about broken down (but beloved) cars and a festival celebrating a bull that dies and comes back to life every year will make kids smile. And, the abundant liner notes, which are supplemented by a free downloadable learning guide from Putumayo's site, make the songs come alive with the culture and history of Brazil.
For other world music from Putumayo, check out our list of reviews.
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