A Child's World Of Lullabies

Multicultural Songs for Quiet Times

These songs weave a theme of appreciation and respect for the diversity of life on earth. They create a loving environment in which children can sing together, play quietly or peacefully drift of to sleep. Hap’s original compositions “Counting Miracles”, “Spinning On The Same Ball”, “A New World To Explore”, “Old Rocking Chair” and “Sleep On” (based on a melody by Brahms) are combined with lullabies from many lands: “Sleep My Baby” (Nigeria), “A La Nanita Nana” (Spain), “The Bamboo Flute” (China), “Chippewa Lullaby” (Native American), “Hush Little Baby” (England/Appalachia), “All Night All Day” (African American Spiritual) and “Dormite Niñito” (El Salvador).

The soothing voices and rich harmonies of Hap and his sister Penny are accompanied by the gentle sounds of acoustic guitar, piano, string quartet, woodwind ensemble, mandolin, dobro, fiddle and accordion. Children also learn about the music of many cultures by hearing the sounds of instruments from around the world. From China, the bamboo flute and gu-jen (Chinese harp); from Spain the Spanish guitar; from France the celesta, and from Nigeria the shekene, kannago and dundun. Native American instruments include the Chippewa flute, North American council drum, tarahuamara drum, chicahuasti, and Yaqui dance belt. Children will be fascinated by this mixture of musical styles and rhythms which provide a peaceful transition between play time and quiet time. Ages 2-4

Product Number: HP105




EDITORIAL REVIEW

National Parenting Publications Gold Award
L.A. Parent Magazine Vol. 14, No. 1

Hap Palmer's lilting and comforting voice, blended with beautiful musical arrangements, will quiet and calm listeners of all ages. Hap combines original songs, such a “Old Rocking Chair”, “A New World To Explore” and “Counting Miracles” with traditional lullabies from many cultures. By using musical instruments from around the world, Hap takes the listener on a melodic journey into a variety of ethnic heritages: “TheBamboo Flute” (China), “Chippewa Lullaby” (Chippewa-Native American), “Hush Little Baby” (England/Appalachia) and more.