Camp Songs

PreS-Gr 5—Every recording that nonagenarian Jenkins releases is cause for celebration. Producer Tony Seeger (Pete's nephew) explains in the accompanying 36-page booklet why Jenkins invited a group of local singers to join her on this collection of 25 classic songs, each sung around campfires for generations. Jenkins is noticeably frail in several places. However, she enthusiastically contributes musically to each song, whether giving an introduction ("Tumbalalaika"), singing ("Kumbaya"), or playing harmonica (many songs). Guest singers include Seeger ("Everybody Loves Saturday Night," "Good Night, Irene," "This Little Light of Mine"), Kate Seeger ("The Court of King Caractacus," "Mrs. Murphy's Chowder," "Down by the Riverside"), Chris Walz ("Tzena, Tzena, Tzena," "Down in the Valley," "Sloop John B."), and Bucky Halker ("This Land Is Your Land," "Union Maid"). A children's chorus is featured on 13 songs. Well-paced with musical arrangements spot-on, this is a must-have item for libraries.