I was delighted to discover Walking Oliver, a company aiming to produce 'quality music for kids'. 'Oliver Unleashed on British Isles' is a collection of children's folk songs beautifully sung by Paul Austin Kelly.
Paul is a trained opera singer but he rarely turns on the full operatic voice. Some songs romp along in traditional folk style, while others have a country and western twang, and others are done as pop/rock.
The songs are accompanied by a range of 'real' acoustic instruments (not just a keyboard linked up to midi system) played skilfully in interesting and varied arrangements.
'Hello, Michael Rosen!' is a collection of Rosen's poetry brought to musical life. My favourite is 'Boogy Woogy Buggy', which will be a must for mother and toddler music groups. Most of the songs are more suited for older children, but they are in touch with children's contemporary lives.
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