Children's Jamaican Songs and Games
Louise Bennett leads irresistible ring games that have been the favorites of Jamaican children across generations. Many songs retain a specifically African or British flavor.
RELATED LESSON PLAN
"The Sounds of an Island: Jamaican Music for the Classroom"
Track Listing
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101
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Rocky Road | Louise Bennett | 1:32 | |
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102
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Manuel Ground | Louise Bennett | 2:56 | |
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103
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Brown Girl in the Ring | Louise Bennett | 3:35 | |
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104
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Jane and Louisa | Louise Bennett | 2:34 | |
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105
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River Bank Covalley | Louise Bennett | 3:07 | |
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201
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Rhyme Oh | Louise Bennett | 1:28 | |
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202
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Little Sally Water | Louise Bennett | 1:49 | |
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203
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Jamaican Alphabet | Louise Bennett | 1:43 | |
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204
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Sally When You Marry | Louise Bennett | 1:02 | |
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205
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Ay-Zuzuma | Louise Bennett | 1:28 |
Album Info
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