Birdie’s Playhouse‘s recently released CD, Muévete Como Los Animales, tiene TUMBAO! Birdie’s music will make your kids little feet and arms pounce, waddle, flap, or buzz across the floor depending on which animal is up front and center! My daughter loved her little laso (streamer) so much after dancing with it on and off all day that she had to place it right next to her bed before bedtime. I think we created some great memories shaking our tails, flapping our wings, and acting like monkey’s to Birdie’s music ensemble.

Personally, what I loved was the way almost every song reminded me of some of my favorite music genre’s like , salsa, flamenco, or even a Texas cumbia! I have to admit reviewing music for SpanglishBaby is one of  my favorite products to explore with my children and this one definitely hit a high note. Not only are Birdie’s songs written, produced & sung by Birdie Mendoza herself, but she also has some talented people working to make it all happen.

To learn more about Birdie’s music and playhouse (as they perform all over the Los Angeles area for birthday parties and in school settings) check out their website at Birdies Playhouse. AND to the lucky winners, AZÚCAR!

The Giveaway!

We are giving away both the English and Spanish versions of Muevete Como Los Animales plus a dancing streamer. All you have to do is visit the Birdie’s Playhouse music preview page and leave us a comment telling us which song you enjoyed the most. Then, enter the rafflecopter below.

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The checklist to make children’s music is short: catchy, easy to follow, and danceable. Rarely does matching the checklist constitute to a good album, but in Nathalia’s debut album “from here to there” not only did she incorporate fun, catchy, and danceable songs but also educational, inspiring, and multicultural rich pieces that celebrates a bilingual identity.

Nathalia has a background in child development and musical therapy, which shines through in songs like “Kindergarten Here I Come,” and educational songs like “H-E-L-L-O” and “La Semana.”  There are also fun follow the leader type of songs like “Cray train” and “Animal Bop” along with an inspirational tune that calls to “Help the World.”

The highlights of the album are “Mi Carrito” and “Mundo de Colores” which have a very Colombian feel to them. “Mi Carrito” the musical rhythms and style that have become iconic for artists like Juanes. “Mundo de Colores” immediately reminded me of “Color Esperanza” by Diego Torres—vallanato/cumbia mixed with a positive message of friendship, love, and appreciation for the world around us. Both songs do more than just introduce South American musical styles; they allow a bridge between children’s and adult contemporary music that ultimately create children with sophisticated musical tastes.

For more on Nathalia visit Nathalia Music or visit her on Facebook and Twitter .

The Giveaway!

We are giving away one copy of Nathalia from here to there to THREE lucky winner! To enter just visit Nathalia Music and tell us which song you think your kids will enjoy the most. Then enter the Rafflecopter below.

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Putumayo calls their target audience “Cultural Creatives,” – “a sociological term for [the] 50 million North Americans and millions more around the world with an interest in culture, travel and the arts.” … (I think the SpanglishBaby audience definitely falls into that category!)

Last year we reviewed the Putumayo Latin Party CD and today I’ll introduce you to two more of their compilations – but I encourage you to check out their other selections.

Putumayo’s Rumba, Mambo, Cha Cha Chá CD features Latin dance music originating in Cuba. Cuban music is a unique blend of both African and European influences and is popular all over the world. The linear notes which accompany the CD are in English and Spanish. It’s really impossible to be in anything but a good mood while listening to the tropical rhythms. (Listen to the songs HERE to see what I mean!)

While you Cha Cha Chá off into the night, here’s a CD from Putumayo to put the niños to sleep.

(Listen HERE.)

For more information about their other selections, visit www.putumayo.com.

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THE GIVEAWAY!

Putumayo is giving away a set of two CDs–Rumba, Mambo, Cha Cha Chá and Acoustic Dreamland– to one winner.

To enter just leave a comment telling us what is your favorite Latin rhythm.

That’s all you have to do to enter this giveaway. If you want to up your chances at winning, then this is how you can get additional entries (only after you’ve completed the step above):

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This giveaway ends Sunday, May 1st at midnight EST and is open to everyone over 18 years of age.  Check out the Giveaway Rules.

Disclosure: We received a sample to review the product. All opinions are our own.