various artists, Picnic Playground (Putumayo, 2009)
Once again, the tracks are drawn from around the world, beginning with American singer Jay Mankita promoting a healthy and varied diet in "Eat Like a Rainbow," and followed by "Mes Parents Sont Bio," a whimsical French song about the wonders of organics by Pascal Parisot. Jose Conde and Ola Fresca celebrate the culinary delight of chicken and yellow rice balls, a popular Cuban dish, in "Bolitas de Arroz con Pollo," while Trinidad's Asheba goes nuts for "Ice Cream." I could just go on and list every track, but I think you get the idea. Some songs are sung in English, others are in different languages from around the world. Each song is a treat to hear and the accompanying liner notes might teach kids a thing or two about the foods they eat without being tedious about the subject. Before starting this CD I reviewed Putumayo's Animal Playground and, to be fair, that disc is the superior collection. But Picnic Playground is no slouch, and I think children and their parents alike will enjoy this musical feast. ![]() ![]() |
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