Jambo and Other Call & Response Songs and Chants (CD)

Name: Jambo and Other Call & Response Songs and Chants (CD)
Brand: Smithsonian Folkways Recording
SKU: 35697
Price: 11.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

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Twelve call-and-response songs with lyrics in English and Swahili inspired by Ella's experiences in Kenya and Tanzania. Includes: Jambo, On Safari, Counting on Swahili, Pole Pole, Yemayah, It's a Holiday, Annie My Cooking Friend, Barreling on Down the Highway, Seasons, A Trains-A-Coming, The Hi-de-ho Man and more.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Zoe ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

My kids love singing along to "Counting on Swahili" in the car, and the call-and-response format keeps them engaged for the whole ride. The Swahili lyrics are simple enough for them to pick up quickly.

Evelyn ★★★★★ Oct 19, 2026

We’ve been playing "Jambo" on repeat during car rides—my kids love clapping along and shouting the Swahili call-backs. The mix of English and Swahili lyrics makes it feel like a mini language lesson disguised as pure fun. Even I catch myself humming "On Safari" long after the CD’s off.

Carter ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

My toddler screams "Pole Pole" around the house all day now, and the Swahili counting song is the only thing that gets her to sit still in the car. The call-and-response format keeps her engaged, and I love that the lyrics are included so we can sing along.