Fiesta Global. Performed by Flor Bromley. CD. Approx. 36 min.
2020. Price: CD: $10.00; Digital: $10.00.
Pre-School – Gr 3
Flor Bromley performs 11 original
bilingual songs in several Latin styles including Peruvian marinera, Mexican
son jarocho, Brazilian batacuda, Colombian cumbia, plus Dixieland jazz and punk
rock. The band of professional musicians give excellent performances on
well-known instruments such as guitar, bass, violin, clarinet, trombone,
accordion, drums, bongos, and percussion; as well as some lesser-known
instruments including jarana, zapateo, pandoro, quijada, congas, cajon,
requinto, and leona. Guest vocalists 123 Andrés, Noemi Gasparini, Damaris,
Claudio Vega, and Jazzy Ash join in on several songs. Several enthusiastic
children also join in on some of the tunes. Flor hosts a dance “Fiesta” (party)
with Brazilian rhythms. “We Came to America” celebrates immigrants from every
country and every color, race, and religion. “Lalalalalá (Cumbia)” encourages
listeners to step to the right and step to the left. Flor celebrates the
miracle of “Vida” (life), with which God has gifted her. “Bamba” presents an
authentic Mexican version of Ritchie Valens popular dance song. Children use a
white “Pañuelo” (handkerchief) while dancing, moving it up and down and all
around.
“Otoño" describes autumn weather,
leaves changing color, leaves falling, and pumpkin picking. The bouncy and
lively “Salta” encourages listeners to jump, and then freeze when the music stops.
Children play with balloons at the “Balloon Party,” passing them around to each
other while trying not to pop them. Who is strong, valiant, saves the world
from evil and has a secret identity? A “Superhéroe” of course (which has only
Spanish lyrics). But normal people, such as mothers and fathers, can also be
superheroes. “Vinimos a América” is a reprise in Spanish of “We Came to
America.” This upbeat album can be enjoyed by both Spanish and English speakers,
and each may learn a little of the other language. Parents can find the lyrics
at Flor Bromley’s website.
Website: www.florbromleymusic.com
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