European Playground (by Adult Contemporary)

common sense media says

Give kids a taste of Europe's languages and rhythms.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that these fifteen songs, performed by musicians from all over Europe in several languages, will be appealing to very young children and are musically sophisticated enough to be appreciated by older siblings.

Positive messages: As with its other releases, Putumayo Kids promotes cross-cultural experience and understanding through music with universal appeal for kids.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about different backgrounds. Do you have any relatives who speak languages other than English? Here's a great jumping-off point for family discussion and even vocabulary-building in other languages.

What's the story?

What's the story?

A cross-cultural, cross-genre tour around Europe, EUROPEAN PLAYGROUND is a collection of 15 songs, expertly performed by a variety of exceptional artists. The multi-lingual songs are easy to sing and dance along to, the lyrics geared to children's interests and imagination. The CD includes liner notes in four languages -- English, Spanish, French, and German -- and there's also a downloadable teaching guide and music video.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The genius of Putumayo Kids is partly song selection -- all of the music is energetic, accessible, and family-friendly, but not clichéd. Especially delightful is the French "En Voici, En Voila" by Alain Le Lait, featuring accomplished gypsy-jazz-style guitar, expressive and gravelly vocals, and the internationally-beloved (and understood) word "chocolate."

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: May 19, 2009
Label: Putumayo Kids
Genre: Adult Contemporary

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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