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In this variation on an old lullaby, a baby rabbit is promised an assortment of presents from its adoring parent.

A cumulative folk song in which seven soldiers build a magnificent cannon, but Drummer Hoff fires it off.

With this collection, curator Jeff Place culls a cross-section of 26 classics from the Smithsonian Folkways vaults to tell an intriguing story of American signature sing-along. The songs' origins are as fascinating as the songs are fun: centuries-old European ballads, an American Revolutionary tune, Nineteenth-century American folksongs, African-derived game songs, a sea chantey, a railroad jingle, camp songs, and even an opera song.

The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and founding member of Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops makes her solo recording debut. For this release, Giddens chose a broad range of songs from genres as diverse as gospel, jazz, blues, and country.

Sets the traditional Christmas carol in Africa, using a combination of text and rebuses. Includes author's note about some of the African traditions depicted.

An illustrated version of the traditional folk song in which a father promises the world to his restless baby daughter.