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

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