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I Know the Colors in the Rainbow

Ella Jenkins
I Know the Colors in the Rainbow

In concert with a "rainbow" of children from the St. Vincent De Paul Center of Chicago, Ella Jenkins creates a listening and participation recording that introduces children to voice tones, colors, instruments and their individual sounds, other languages, appreciation for other cultures, and a knowledge of farm-life chores. Songs use rhythm and repetition to teach musicality and include tunes from Jewish and Chinese traditions, in addition to some of Jenkins' own compositions.

This album was originally released in 1981 by Educational Activities, Inc. and was acquired in 2014 by Smithsonian Folkways.

Track Listing

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I Know The Colors in the Rainbow Ella Jenkins 04:53
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It Won't Rain, It Won't Rain Ella Jenkins 02:30
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Who Fed The Chickens? Ella Jenkins 03:45
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Bim Bom, Bim Bom Ella Jenkins 01:27
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Kaluba, Beat The Drum Ella Jenkins 01:45
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In The People's Republic of China Ella Jenkins 02:03
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A Train To The Great Wall Ella Jenkins 02:39
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I'm Singing A Solo Ella Jenkins 04:16
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109
He's Playing A Solo, She's Playing A Solo Ella Jenkins 04:01
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I Can Sing High Notes, I Can Sing Low Notes Ella Jenkins 04:11
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Tumbalalaika, Play Balalaika Ella Jenkins 02:07
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I Know A Poh-Leece-Man (Policeman) Ella Jenkins 03:07
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Chotto Matte, Kudasai Ella Jenkins 02:20