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Songs and Rhythms from Near and Far

Ella Jenkins
Songs and Rhythms from Near and Far As with many of Ella Jenkins’ most influential albums, traveling is the theme of this delightful 1964 recording. Ella and her friends treat us to songs and dances ranging from folk dances in Eastern Europe to songs about Swiss towns, or about making friends in Canada. By emphasizing the value of travel to form deeper understandings of ourselves and each other, Songs and Rhythms from Near and Far exemplifies Ella’s lifetime commitment to children all around the world. As she sings in “The World Is Big, The World Is Small”: “O the world is far / And the world is wide / But there are many different ways / To see the other side.” Recommended for ages 6–11.

Track Listing

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The World Is Big, the World Is Small (1) Ella Jenkins 01:29
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102
A Little Town in Switzerland Ella Jenkins 02:28
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103
Canadian Friendship Ella Jenkins 01:42
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104
Land of Canada Ella Jenkins 02:09
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105
I'm Going to Sea Now Ella Jenkins 02:53
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106
Dance Tunes of Many Lands Ella Jenkins 05:12
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107
Yerakina Ella Jenkins 01:51
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108
Greek Shepherd Song Ella Jenkins 03:01
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109
Old Italian Tune Ella Jenkins 01:05
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201
I Am a Funny Little Dutch Girl Ella Jenkins 01:04
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202
Way Down Yonder by the Apple Tree Ella Jenkins 02:15
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203
Buckeye Jim Ella Jenkins 01:21
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204
Go Tell Aunt Rhody Ella Jenkins 02:54
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205
Did You Feed My Cow? Ella Jenkins 02:00
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206
Pick a Bale of Cotton Ella Jenkins 01:50
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207
Let My People Go Ella Jenkins 01:06
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208
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho Ella Jenkins 02:42
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The World is Big, the World is Small (2) Ella Jenkins 00:33