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Travellin' with Ella Jenkins: A Bilingual Journey

Ella Jenkins with Arnold Radel and Children from the Cross-Cultural Family Center of San Francisco
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

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