My Earth Songs

 

My Earth Songs. Performed by Lonnie Park and The Earth Band. CD. Approx. 45 min. Universal Music Group. 2020. Digital: $9.99.  K – Grade 5

A compilation of songs from My Earth Songs Virtual Live Concert, with proceeds benefiting UNICEF Covid-19 relief for children, this upbeat album features 15 energetic pop, rock, and mariachi songs. The line-up of award-winning international musicians includes Lonnie Park (US), Ricky Kej (India), Baaba Maal (Senegal), Lucy Kalantari (US), Jon Samson (US), Wouter Kellerman (South Africa), Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea (US), Ron Korb (Canada), and Dominic D’Cruz (India).  The Mzansi Youth Choir (South Africa) joins in on the first song. These excellent musicians perform on acoustic and electric guitars, dobro, banjo, mandolin, bass, piano, keyboards, flute, Chinese bawu, tin whistle, kazoo, harmonica, tambourine, drums, and percussion. Their vocals are clear and understandable, with great harmonies. Spread a little kindness and “Shine Your Light.” Because we are “Born from the Land,” we should celebrate the joy of life. This song features the voice of Baaba Maal, from the Black Panther soundtrack. “She Can Do, He Can Do” any type of job that needs doing. Like the movers and shakers who came before us, we have “Something to Live Up To.” All of us on the land must care for our friends “In the Waterworld,” such as fish, crabs, and octopuses. Give us hope that we can live and “Breathe Life” upon this land. It’s a celebration of all creation in a “Festival Divine.” Together, let us erase our “Carbon Footprint.” A tree requests that people “Gimme Your CO2” and it gives people oxygen in return. Pedal power is the fun way to go on “Bicycle Day.” Some children go hungry all day long, so there should be “No Hunger” anymore. “Plastic War” encourages listeners to recycle plastic rather than throw it away. A child puts on a “Thinking Cap” to figure out a way to make this world a better place. A rhinoceros pleads “Don’t Touch My Horn,” just take a photograph. A little sparrow asks if he can spend the night in the backyard “Perched on a Single Nail.” This album will encourage youngsters to be more aware of the world around them.

Website: http://myearthsongs.com