"Putumayo’s Playground series has always been more fun than it looks, and the latest installment, Sesame Street Playground, is no exception. Here are 13 audio tracks plus five music videos that deliver families to a variety of exotic destinations in a genuinely innovative way.”- Amazon.com
Read a Newsvine Interview With Sesame Street Executive Ginger Brown About Putumayo's Sesame Street Playground CD/DVD
NPR's Weekend Edition recently ran a feature with Putumayo CEO Dan Storper along with Big Bird and Zikwe about Sesame Street Playground. Listen here.
Listen to more recent interviews with Mona Kayhan about Putumayo Kids and Sesame Street Playground on the Travelingirls Podcast and The Muppetcast.
Elmo recently appeared on The Bonnie Hunt Show to talk about the new release Sesame Street Playground. Watch the clip!
Photo courtesy of The Bonnie Hunt Show.
People.com’s Celebrity Baby Blog recently interviewed Dan Storper (Putumayo), Gary Knell (Sesame Workshop) and Elmo! Read what they had to say about Sesame Street Playground
Time Out New York Kids: "Sesame Street Playground works on so many levels, it’s the kind of cultural lesson that doesn’t feel like one.”
Kiwi Magazine “This is a lively playlist with a nod to everyone’s favorite classic children’s show. Although this CD is fun and danceable, it also exposes kids to other languages through the comfortable medium of music.
All Music Guide “Barack Obama was right on the money when he said that in a global economy, one of the best things American parents can do is make sure their kids don't grow up monolingual … and CDs like Sesame Street Playground can be a great way to get kids used to hearing foreign languages at an early age.”
- Alex Henderson
National Geographic Traveler “'What could be a better way to help children become global citizens than to introduce them to other countries through their favorite Sesame Street characters?' says Putumayo founder Dan Storper. I have to wholeheartedly agree.”
About.com "A splendid way of introducing young children to world music and diverse cultures. Five stars!"
Conde Naste Traveler “If only Putumayo Kids' Sesame Street Playground compilation had been around when I was a tyke… The brand new album comes with a five-video DVD set showing versions of the famous children's show from around the world. Sesame Street isn't kid-exclusive, though: The DVD is a hoot for adults, too.”
Family Man Online “Sesame Workshop (the non-profit company that produces the landmark TV show) and Putumayo World Music (which donates a portion of their CD sales to non-profits) present a marvelous collection of songs that represent a dozen homelands. Classic Street personalities and locally created characters populate the songs that celebrate childhood and society at large.”
African Dreamland has just been awarded Parents Choice Gold!
“A tranquil respite from the day's rush and fuss awaits listeners of any age in this beautifully considered collection of African lullabies and gentle love songs.”
- Parents Choice Foundation
People Magazine “A complication of soothing songs by African Musicians, this album features rhythms that will please young lion king fans. It’s perfect for naptime, bedtime, or any time your kids- and their mommy- need a breather.”
The L.A. Times calls African Dreamland a "blissful quiet-time treat for any age"
Entertainment Weekly gives Hawaiian Playground an A!
Read Newsvine Music interview with Putumayo Kids Director
Mona Kayhan about Hawaiian Playground
“What better way to drift off than to the soothing, lilting voices from across the pond?”
- Entertainment Weekly “Best of the Year 2007”
“Putumayo Kids gets it right again with this collection of gentle songs. Flutes, harp and the fusion of Gaelic and English lyrics will lull you and your child into quiet relaxation. - Scholastic Parent & Child
“In the bounce and sway of samba, bossa nova and fizzy dance rhythms, the songs culled from regions across Brazil and played using traditional instruments are beautifully rendered by skilled vocalists and musicians.” – Los Angeles Times
“As the music snakes its way along like a Carnaval parade, children will get caught up in this celebration of the group pleasures of singing, marching, chanting and drumming.” – Time Out NY Kids
“The ninth CD in the Playground Series has fun tunes from Brazil's most innovative musicians. It also comes with a map of Brazil and photos of breathtaking scenery”- Scholastic Best of 2007
AOL Canada loves Putumayo Kids! Read more
Babble.com features an interview with Mona Kayhan, director of Putumayo Kids
