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In Classic Folk Songs for Kids, curator Jeff Place culls a cross-section of 26 classics from the Smithsonian Folkways vaults to tell an intriguing story of American signature sing-alongs. The songs’ origins are as fascinating as the songs are fun: centuries-old European ballads, an American …
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Whoopie Ti-Yi-Yo, Get Along Little Dogies - Classic Folk...
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Green Grass Grows All Around - Classic Folk Songs for Kids...
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- 'Aiken Drum' (1820, Traditional Scottish Song) "Aiken Drum" is a Scottish folk song and nursery rhyme that probably comes from "Aikendrum," a Jacobite song about the Battle of Sheriffmuir.
- Lyrics. There was a man lived in the moon, lived in the moon, lived in the moon, There was a man lived in the moon, And his name was Aiken Drum. Chorus. And he played upon a ladle, a ladle, a ladle,
- 'Alouette' (1879) "Alouette" is a French-Canadian folk song about plucking the feathers from a lark after being awakened by its song (like we would threaten a rooster or chicken, before cooking and eating the bird).
- Lyrics. Alouette, gentille Alouette. Alouette je te plumerai. Je te plumerai la tete.
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When it comes to the best kids folk songs, you need to know a minimum of three names: Pete Seeger, Lead Belly, and Ella Jenkins. This trio of outstanding musicians made famous some of the top kids folk music ever created.
Children's Music from Smithsonian Folkways. Smithsonian Folkways. 54 videos 36,707 views Last updated on Aug 3, 2023. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the ...
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Apr 19, 2024 · Folk music often forms a very basic part of our musical education. We might sing these songs at school or home. There are plenty to choose from. That’s why I decided to make a list of folk songs every kid should know, so let’s get started with….
Jul 15, 2016 · Smithsonian Folkways' latest release is one that can be enjoyed by the entire family: 'Classic Folk Songs for Kids,' a 25-track compilation CD of some of the most popular folk songs of all time.