May 2011 New Specialty Toys — Music

This Music for Little People 25th Anniversary world music collection features classic tunes gathered from Ireland, South Africa, France, Columbia, Jamaica, Italy, Ghana, and many points in between. With performances from some of the world’s most gifted musicians including multi-Grammy winner Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Taj Mahal, music and movement specialist, Aaron Nigel Smith, Grammy winning Zydeco star, Buckwheat Zydeco, and more. "Music for Little People is an iconic children's record label with a history of producing award-winning world music recordings for the whole family, and this is their 25th anniversary 'best of' collection," Kate Dockins of Music for Little People told TDmonthly.

Join award-winning children's music artist Aaron Nigel Smith as he takes young ones on a musical journey through the world of imagination. From thoughtful, spacious melodies to rockin' rhythmic danceable jams, Aaron performs new and familiar favorites written to get young children singing and moving and learning. "Recording artist Aaron Nigel Smith brings a unique island vibe to his songs, and he's skilled at involving his young listeners in the stories and melodies. Aaron has been a featured musical guest on the Emmy Award Winning PBS show Between the Lions, and works with the NEA Read Across America program to promote literacy through music," Kate Dockins, from Music For Little People, told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2005 NAPPA Honors, 2005 iParenting Media Award