Cantemos todos juntos!

By Yolanda Borras
Price $9.99
Age 0 - 12 yrs.

The vibrant music on this exceptionally fine, fun album tends to put smiles on the faces of everyone within earshot. Toes tap, bodies sway, moods turn brighter and lighter. The album's 23 tracks are comprised of popular songs and children's lullabies from Spanish-speaking countries, tunes that range from balladic beauty to rhythms so buoyant it's nigh impossible to remain seated. 14 of the musical selections have Spanish lyrics sung by native-speaking child and adult singers weaving their way amid expertly-performed acoustic accompaniments. Singing along with the gorgeous, frequently playful vocals proved to be a fantastic way for youngsters to absorb Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation, while instrumental renditions of 9 of the 14 vocal versions offer ample opportunity to sing along entirely from memory. As captivating as the performances are throughout, it's the arrangements that steal the show. Each has been flawlessly tailored to reflect the character of the tune in ways that elevate the listener's experience to something truly special. As an added bonus, an English translation PDF and mp3 tracks of pronunciation for all songs are available at imbilingual.com. We can't praise this album highly enough!