Canten, Amigos! Eight Hispanic Folk Song Favorites

Canten, Amigos! By Jill Gallina and Frances Rinehart Book and CD 96 pages, Eight Hispanic folk songs in a two-part collection with reproducible parts. Piano accompaniments are given and songs can easily be adapted for unison singing. Both Spanish and English lyrics with the Spanish enunciation are provided for each piece. Suggested lesson plans for each song contain a history of the song, literal translation of the Spanish lyrics as well as instructions for teaching the song. Rhyming English lyrics keep the essence of the Hispanic folk songs. "Las Chiapanecas" also;provides dance steps. The;collection includes an accompaniment/performance CD. For elementary grades. Contents: De Colores Las Chiapanecas Alegria, Alegria, Alegria Las Mananitas Cielito Lindo El Tortillero La Cucaracha Al Quebrar la Pinata