Putumayo Kids African Dreamland CD
Recommended ages: 0-12
Cautions: All clear
Description from Putumayo:

African Dreamland continues the series that has brought peace and relaxation to music fans both young and old. The soothing sounds presented on this collection feature vocal and instrumental blends from Cameroon to Cape Verde. Bedtime only gets easier as Putumayo Kids creates a cultural lullaby experience no child will be able to resist.

Featuring new artists as well as longtime Putumayo favorites, African Dreamland is a great mix of talent for young ears. Well-known artists on this album include Ladysmith Black Mambazo,Toumani Diabaté and Samite. The sweet sound of newcomers Mapumba, from the Congo, andChiwoniso, from Zimbabwe, are featured not only on African Dreamland but also on African Party, which celebrates Putumayo World Music’s 15th Anniversary.

With this release, Putumayo Kids now offers four gentle and enriching lullaby collections for families to experience together. The Dreamland series also includes Dreamland, Asian Dreamland andCeltic Dreamland.

A portion of proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to NextAid, a non-profit organization committed to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the challenges facing African children.

Kiwi Magazine Review
I’m not sure why, but this CD is my favorite of all of the Putumayo Kids selections. That’s almost impossible to say because I keep all of the Putumayo CDs in constant rotation in the car, the kitchen and my daughter’s bedroom and keep some on hand to give as gifts. This CD might have a special place in my heart because it reminds me of my travels to Africa, but it’s more likely that it’s my favorite because it is the ‘go-to’ CD to get my preschooler to sleep. The melodies are soothing and the voices just send you off to a peaceful place in your mind. One other clincher: I adore that they used an Okapi on the cover because it’s our absolute favorite animal at the zoo.

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