African Dreamland

Beverly Bixler, San Antonio Public Library, TX -- School Library Journal, 9/30/2008

African Dreamland. CD. approx. 30 min. with liner notes. Putumayo (putumayo.com). 2008. $14.98.

PreS-Gr 3–This lovely collection of 11 lullabies from various African countries features soothing sounds from such luminaries as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Toumani Diabaté, and Samite, sung in the language of the country. Every piece offers excellent vocals and instrumentals. The play list includes “Nomathemba” (South Africa), “Mimi” (Democratic Republic of Congo), “Lonon” and “Kula Bebe” (Cameroon), “Douyoré” (Guinea), “Agalilala” (Uganda), “Usa Cheme” (Zimbabwe), “Ikope Ye Tollo” (Equatorial Guinea), “Mali Sadio” and “Salaman” (Mali), and “Sao Horas de Dormir” (Cape Verde). A great addition to world music or lullaby collections.