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Jambo and Other Call and Response Songs and Chants

Ella Jenkins
Jambo and Other Call and Response Songs and Chants Twelve of Ella’s call-and-response songs with simple rhythmic sounds and lyrics in English and Swahili. Inspired by music of communities and Ella’s experiences in Kenya and Tanzania. Includes On Safari, Counting in Swahili, and Yemayah. "This is my favorite Jenkins collection. Jambo ('Hello' in Swahili) has only 9 words...But once you hear it, you'll never forget it...I play this tape when I'm driving—even without the kids. Grade A" —Entertainment Weekly

Track Listing

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Jambo Ella Jenkins 03:00
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On Safari Ella Jenkins 02:19
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Counting on Swahili Ella Jenkins 01:41
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Pole Pole Ella Jenkins 04:51
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Yemayah Ella Jenkins 01:43
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It's a Holiday Ella Jenkins 01:52
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I Looked into the Mirror Ella Jenkins 03:58
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Annie My Cooking Friend Ella Jenkins 02:49
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Barreling on Down the Highway Ella Jenkins 02:29
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Seasons Ella Jenkins 02:52
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A Trains-A-Coming Ella Jenkins 02:39
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The Hi-de-ho Man Ella Jenkins 02:01