Mis Canciones: My Songs

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Everyone has heard the Gipsy Kings' hit Bamboleo. But relatively few people outside of South America are aware that the song was actually composed by a Venezuelan septuagenarian named Simón Díaz. In his original version, the tune was known as Caballo Viejo (The Old Horse) and told the rueful tale, in florid equine metaphors, of an older man who falls in love with a much younger "filly." But such trivia aside, what really matters is that this absurdly overdue USA debut showcases a multi-talented cultural figurehead who is a master at his craft. Adored by aficionados around the world, Díaz has indefatigably championed the lilting tonadas of his native llanos (plains) for more than 50 years. He has attracted an impressive roster of international interpreters but they'd be hard put to equal Díaz's still-youthful voice and proudly patriotic yet unassuming presence. Flanked by harp, cuatro, mandolin bass and percussion, he is the soul of sunny, relaxed music-making. --Christina Roden

Mis Canciones: My Songs,Simon Diaz,World Village,Latin,Latin Pop,Venezuelan

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Average customer rating: Me Gusta Boca Beth! Boca Beth is the Best Boca Beth makes learning fun Positives outweigh negatives Boca is the best!

My First Songs in Spanish/Mis Primeras Canciónes en Inglés Beth Butler Manufacturer: Victory Multimedia Consignment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sing Along with BOCA BETH Children's Nursery Rhyme Songs in Spanish/Canciones Infantiles Para Ninos en Espanol More Boca Beth/Mas Boca Beth Fiesta Songs! I Like Animals! Me Gustan Los Animales! ASIN: B0002MPYJ8 Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. Boca Beth Theme Song
2. Hello Friend/Hola Amigo
3. I Like To Count/Me Gusta Contar
4. I See Colors/Veo Colores
5. Clean Up Now/Limpia Ahora
6. I Am Hungry/Tengo Hambre
7. Greeting Song/Cancie Saludar
8. Kiss Is A Beso/Beso Es Un Kiss
9. The Animal Song/La Cancie Animales
10. There Are Ten Toys/Diez Juguetes Son
11. How Are You?/CEst
12. Where is My . . .?/D Esti . . .?
13. I Know The Days Of The Week/Yo Sos D De La Semana
14. Please, Thank You, You're Welcome/Por Favor, Gracias, De Nada
15. Hello And Goodbye/Hola Y Adi
16. Boca Beth Theme Song

Product Description

This fun and upbeat sing along CD introduces your child to days of the week, colors, counting and so much more in Spanish & English. Easy-to-learn lyrics and classic children's melodies make learning the new language fun and easy. The whole family will be singing along as your child is given the gift of a second language.

Customer Reviews:

Me Gusta Boca Beth!.......2007-05-18

I have 4 kids under 8 years old, and they all love this CD, especially my 3 year old. The songs are catchy and easy to learn, and use tunes that the kids already know. We've easily listened to it 100 times, and the kids are just as engaged as they were the first time, though now they can sing along. My 3 year old will wander around the house singing the songs over and over again, though sometimes that makes them get stuck in MY head. Clearly, they are having fun, and they've definitely started learning Spanish well beyond what Dora teaches them.

The only issue I had with the CD, which kept it from getting 5 stars, is that the production quality could be better, and because of this it was sometimes hard to distinguish between B sounds and P sounds. A lyrics sheet for the parents would help this. But the kids didn't care - they love it, so therefore I do, too.

Boca Beth is the Best.......2004-10-01

We love Boca Beth!!! My daughter Samantha loves all the music. She loves to sing and what a gift to know she is learning while she is doing it. What a wonderful feeling to have your child come to you and tell you she knows when her birthday is and when you ask her When? She tells you in Spanish. Money can't buy that!!! Thank you Boca Beth

Boca Beth makes learning fun.......2004-10-01

We love Boca Beth. My daughter just loves to sing and what a delight to know she is learning while she is doing it. We love the CD's and DVD's. How proud I was when she came to me to tell me that she knew when her birthday was. When i asked when? She told me in Spanish.... Thank you Boca Beth
We highly recommend this product for you and that young someone special in your life.

Positives outweigh negatives.......2004-09-14

This CD has so much appeal to my 4 and 2 year olds that I've decided to keep it, however, I was a little shocked upon hearing grammatical and pronunciation mistakes. I'm no expert in Spanish but studied the language for 7 years. When I heard the pronunication of "azul" with a hard "z" like zebra I was a little surprised. Then "limpia" was pronounced with a soft "i" like "limp" in English. Things continued in this "Spanglish" fashion when I heard that "el perro diga woof." I'm pretty sure "el perro dice woof."
Thumbs up for the bouncy, happy tunes, but thumbs down for the nitpicky details.

Boca is the best!.......2004-09-04

My toddler loves this CD. I just got back from a 2 hour car ride(from Disney to Tampa) and it entertained him the WHOLE way. Even though he is only 17 months he sounds out English and Spanish words TOGETHER!!
We are so excited about this program and I look forward to learning Spanish with my child (and our nanny is learning with us too!!)
Jennifer and Jaden

Average customer rating: A living legend! Venezuelan Folklore at its best!

Mis Canciones: My Songs Simon Diaz Manufacturer: World Village ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Rough Guide to the Music of Venezuela Songs of Venezuela Hits Venezuela Y Su Musica El Diablo Suelto - Guitar Music of Venezuela ASIN: B0007Y093W Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

1. Amor Enguayabado
2. Luna De Margarita
3. La Pena Del Becerrero
4. Flor De Mayo
5. El Becerrito
6. Pasaje Del Olvido
7. Presenteme Esa Muchacha
8. Aquel
9. Mi Querencia
10. Cristal
11. El Alcaravan
12. Clavelito Colorado
13. Mercedes
14. Caballo Viejo
15. Sabana

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Everyone has heard the Gipsy Kings' hit Bamboleo. But relatively few people outside of South America are aware that the song was actually composed by a Venezuelan septuagenarian named Simón Díaz. In his original version, the tune was known as Caballo Viejo (The Old Horse) and told the rueful tale, in florid equine metaphors, of an older man who falls in love with a much younger "filly." But such trivia aside, what really matters is that this absurdly overdue USA debut showcases a multi-talented cultural figurehead who is a master at his craft. Adored by aficionados around the world, Díaz has indefatigably championed the lilting tonadas of his native llanos (plains) for more than 50 years. He has attracted an impressive roster of international interpreters but they'd be hard put to equal Díaz's still-youthful voice and proudly patriotic yet unassuming presence. Flanked by harp, cuatro, mandolin bass and percussion, he is the soul of sunny, relaxed music-making. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

A living legend!.......2006-02-22

Simon Diaz represents to Venezuela the most genuine Ambassador of these little joys of the
plainsman. His catalogue - as composer and singer - is abundant, but he will specially reminded for his famous milk songs which allow to extract more efficiently a major amount of milk, through these simple but at the meantime expressive morning salute.

In the second half of his prolific existence (he has additionally been an humorist with an impressive ability to improvise with astonishing sharpness emotive strophes in less you can blink) he composed his best and well renowned theme: Caballo Viejo (Old horse) that focuses around the love 's arrival around the autumnal stage of the life of a horse; sublime metaphor of the human condition when a sudden love may become true. "Old horse can not loss that chance, because after this life there is not any opportunity. "

If you want to know the simple but melodic moods of the most fervent expression of the Venezuelan genuine feeling at these tense and crucial moments this country is passing through, come for this musical postcard.

Venezuelan Folklore at its best!.......2005-08-26

Simon Diaz is to Venezuelan Folklore what Celia Cruz is for the salsa world. He is the creator of music like Caballo Viejo and Bamboleo made famous by other people. When you listen to Simon Diaz is like traveling through the veins of a country rich in folklore and beauty. Unfortunately Venezuela is getting to be known more for the crazy actions of its President but fortunately we have people like Simon Diaz that reflects the pure soul of the venezuelan!
Enjoy...VIVA VENEZUELA....ANTONIO GONZALEZ-SANCHEZ

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3. Mujeres [Original recording remastered] [Import]
4. Musica E La Vita [Import]
5. Obras Cumbres [Import]
6. Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida
7. Pasodobles Con el Mejor Mariachi del Mundo
8. Paulina
9. Que El Cielo Espere Sentao [Import]
10. Quizas

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