Travellin' with Ella Jenkins: A Bilingual Journey

The 1979 album Travellin’ with Ella Jenkins: A Bilingual Journey takes young listeners on a trip around the world through songs, poems, and rhythms. The album was inspired by Ella’s 1976 trip around the world, where she learned songs from local and Indigenous grown-ups and children. "Greetings in Many Languages" and "Thank You in Several Languages" teach children simple ways to communicate by sharing translations and pronunciations in Hindi, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, and more. Throughout the album, Ella shares the music she absorbed during her travels: teaching children about the ukulele in "Hukilau," for example, and bringing the swing of New Orleans to life in “Jazz Music.” On her journey, Ella took part in a rich cultural exchange; learning about beloved traditions, sharing American folk songs, and leaving a trail of harmonicas along the way. Recommended for ages 5–11.

Track Listing

101	Greetings in Many Languages Ella Jenkins	01:52
102	Hukilau Ella Jenkins	02:55
103	Blow the Balloon Ella Jenkins	02:09
104	A Yodeling Song Ella Jenkins	02:14
105	In Australian Ella Jenkins	02:20
106	Bulbe (Potatoes) Ella Jenkins	01:51
107	As the Rabbi Ella Jenkins	02:21
201	Rabbi Teaches ABCs Ella Jenkins	02:21
202	The Rabbi Elimelech Ella Jenkins	01:21
203	Cultivo una rosa blanca Ella Jenkins	01:30
204	Que bonita bandera Ella Jenkins	01:23
205	Jazz Music Ella Jenkins	02:01
206	They All Axed for You Ella Jenkins	01:39
207	Hevenu Shalom A'Leychum / Ya-Ah-Seh-Shalom Ella Jenkins	02:39
208	Arabic Mood Ella Jenkins	01:32
209	Thank You in Several Languages Ella Jenkins	00:53