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 What is Putumayo Kids?
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Putumayo Kids is the children’s and educational division of Putumayo World Music. As one of the leading children’s record labels, Putumayo Kids is committed to introducing children to other cultures through music from around the world.
With its growing collection of CDs featuring multilingual liner notes, Putumayo Kids produces music that entertains, educates and inspires cultural curiosity. More than 3 million Putumayo Kids CDs have been sold around the world. At least one percent of the CD sales benefit non-profit groups that support children, families, schools and other charities. Putumayo World Music has contributed more than $1 million dollars to non-profit organizations that do good work in the regions where the music originates.
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What's the difference between the Playground and Dreamland Series?
The Playground series is jam-packed with upbeat sounds for dancing and playtime. The Dreamland series blends soft and melodic tunes to help soothe and relax children when it is time to unwind.
How do I know this music is good for kids? |
Putumayo Kids CDs can stimulate, engage and inspire – giving children an opportunity to express themselves and experience new and exciting cultures with music that will make the whole family tap their feet.
The Putumayo Kids music team chooses songs with child-friendly lyrics and rhythms by both renowned and undiscovered international artists. The collections of songs are tested in schools and with families. An international music selection contributes to the education of future global citizens while holding true to Putumayo’s mission of sharing music that is “guaranteed to make you feel good”.
Putumayo Kids has won numerous awards and is parent and teacher approved. Some organizations that have awarded honors to Putumayo Kids include Parents’ Choice, National Parenting Publication Awards, Teachers’ Choice and the American Library Association.
What is Putumayo Kids' educational commitment? |
Teachers around the world use Putumayo Kids teaching guides, activity kits and CDs in their classrooms. Putumayo has also provided multicultural teacher training programs to school districts. The company has donated thousands of CDs and kits to schools and organizations with various global education initiatives.
Putumayo Kids also offers a series of downloadable Teaching Guides that accompany selected CDs from our collection, available on our Web site: www.putumayokids.com. These four-page Teaching Guides provide three activity-based lessons that connect geography, social studies, and the arts with the songs on the albums.
Does Putumayo Kids present concerts? |
Putumayo Kids presents family music events to celebrate new albums and our featured artists. We have recently hosted concerts featuring Asheba (Animal Playground, Reggae Playground), Brady Ryme and Justin Roberts (Folk Playground) and Charmaine Neville (New Orleans Playground). Putumayo Kids will be on tour in August 2009 celebrating the upcoming release Picnic Playground with Jay Mankita, Johnny Bregar and Rhythm Child.
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