Reggae for Kids (by Various Artists, Dancehall/Reggae)

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A good introduction to reggae.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this album is a good introduction to reggae. The strong, simple drum and bass lines that defines reggae music appeal to children's developing sense of rhythm.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Parents whose children are learning to speak may want to note that the Jamaican "patois" means there are some foreign words and some English words pronounced in an unfamiliar fashion.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about this musical genre and Caribbean island culture.

What's the story?

What's the story?

Though these tracks aren't the artists' best efforts, they're gentle, child-oriented songs. There's a noted absence of reggae giants Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, but a healthy dose of dancehall, or reggae-rap, attracts older kids.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The album's tone is sweet and positive, with songs about peace, love, and harmony, and some classic folk songs such as "Puff the Magic Dragon," "This Old Man," and "Joy to the World."

Dancehall rapper Brigadier Jerry gives a delightful Jamaican geography lesson in "Jamaica, Jamaica," wherein he visits his farmer grandfather, and then drives through each parish selling (and enumerating) his fruits and vegetables. The bragging King Yellowman turns "This Old Man" into a playful, well-phrased song all about himself. Freddie McGregor offers a nice rendition of Marley's classic "Three Little Birds" with help from a children's chorus, and although Eek-a-Mouse's song sounds like a child wrote it, his unmistakable vocal style is a real kid-pleaser.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: May 26, 1992
Label: Ras
Genre: Dancehall/Reggae

This review was written by Molly Jackel
 
 

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TheGoodGerman
parent of 8 year old
 
Whitewashing =/= Good Parenting
I'm afraid I can't grant this a favorable review. Sure, it's absolutely clean... But that's the problem with it. It's TOO clean. My kid, just by looking at the cover and listening to the premise, is already suspicious of it's value. Even she understands that removing all bad things from life isn't going to "safeguard" her from all the badness in the world... And she's 8.

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ON: Content is appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child, some content may not be right for some kids
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