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Jambo and Other Call and Response Songs and Chants

Ella Jenkins
Jambo and Other Call and Response Songs and Chants
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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 3:00
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On Safari Ella Jenkins 2:19
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Counting on Swahili Ella Jenkins 1:41
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104
Pole Pole Ella Jenkins 4:51
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Yemayah Ella Jenkins 1:43
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It's a Holiday Ella Jenkins 1:52
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I Looked into the Mirror Ella Jenkins 3:58
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Annie My Cooking Friend Ella Jenkins 2:49
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Barreling on Down the Highway Ella Jenkins 2:29
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Seasons Ella Jenkins 2:52
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A Trains-A-Coming Ella Jenkins 2:39
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The Hi-de-ho Man Ella Jenkins 2:01

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

SFW45017, FC 7661

Year(s) Released

1996, 1974

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Genre(s)

Children's

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

African American

Credit(s)

Bernadelle Richter - Photographer (Cover)
 Lea Anne Sonenstein - Mastering Engineer
 Richard C. Montgomery - Designer
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