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EDITORIAL REVIEWS The beloved childrens anthem Baby Beluga joins fun-filled favorites and inspiring Raffi originals in this collection of musical riches for the whole family. Songs include Baby Beluga, Biscuits in the Oven, Oats and Beans and Barley, The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) , Thanks A Lot, To Everyone in All the World, All I Really need, Over in the Meadow, This Old Man, Water Dance, Kumbanad, Joshua Giraffe and Morning town Ride. 13 song collection AMAZON.COM Baby Beluga is a fun-filled collection of favorite childrens songs and Raffi originals, all performed in the singers folksy, expressive style. Beluga begins with the sounds of whales communicating in their high-pitch squeaks (which presented here come across as cute and sweet) and features melodic lines that evoke vivid pictures of gentle waves and a frolicking whale. An illustrated sing-along book that is published separately is a nice companion to this first track, giving young listeners visual images of the songs narrative. The rest of this varied album blends traditional songs like "Oats and Beans and Barley" and "This Old Man" with four original pieces by Raffi, including the instrumental "Water Dance." Liner notes have the complete lyrics, a description and history of beluga whales, and explanations of Raffis inspiration and ties to each song. This is an excellent album with catchy tunes thats sure to become a household favorite. --Tami Horiuchi
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For millions of fans, Raffi's music was the soundtrack of their childhood. These "beluga grads" now share his songs with their own kids. Raffi has been described by the Washington Post and the Toronto Star as the most popular children's entertainer in the western world, and Canada's all time children's champion. Raffi is a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, and ecology advocate. He holds three honorary degrees, is the recipient of numerous awards, and is a Member of the Order of Canada and the Club of Budapest.
