App Detail » Mexican Kids Songs and Rhymes

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App Description

Over eighty children's songs and rhymes that are popular in Mexico, presented in their original Spanish language and with translations into English. Many have commentary sent to us by our correspondents who are immersed in the traditions and culture of Mexico.

A great way to help learn Spanish!

Twenty recordings are included, many by ordinary people, so you can hear some of the songs sung! (If you'd like to contribute a recording, let us know and maybe we'll include it in future versions of the app!)

You'll find nursery rhymes like Tortillitas (Little Tortillas), circle games like A la rueda de San Miguel (The Circle of St. Miguel), and lullabies like Arrorró mi niño (Hush-a-bye My Baby). We've also included songs for special occasions like Las mañanitas (Little Morning) - a birthday and Mother's Day Song. And, of course, Cantos para romper la piñata (Songs for Breaking the Piñata), a collection of verses sung during one of our favorite Mexican traditions!

There's not always a sharp distinction between songs sung by children and by adults. So we've included a sampling of popular traditional songs like De Colores (All the Colors). De colores is originally from Spain, as are many songs that are sung in both Mexico and many countries in South America.

Mexico has had interesting influences from the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. So you'll find several songs here from those cultures, including Xtoles… which has one of the oldest musical melodies still known.

We hope this book will help foster a love of Mexican songs and culture all over the world!

This App includes:
-Over 80 Mexican songs, rhymes, lullabies, and carols
-Each in the original language and with translations into English
-Commentary from ordinary people about what the songs have meant to their lives
-20 Recordings
-Illustrations

App Changes

• June 17, 2014 Initial release