Shake Sugaree (1988)

Taj Mahal leads kids through a musical journey, taking them through the Caribbean, Africa, and the Deep South, telling stories and singing songs all the while. Traditional songs created long ago and sung by families for generations, Taj introduces children to different cultures and the roots of much of today’s popular music. Two songs on the cd were written by remarkable women who helped shape American folk music: Elizabeth Cotton’s granddaughter Janine, wrote Shake Sugaree, Elizabeth played and arranged the definitive version of Shake Sugaree. Etta Baker wrote Railroad Bill. Taj has chosen songs that appeal to a child’s sense of imagination, creativity, and desire to learn.

TRACKLISTING

1. Fishin' Blues
2. Brown Girl in the Ring
3. Light Rain
4. Quavi, Quavi
5. Shake Sugaree
6. Funky Bluesy ABC's
7. Talkin' John Henry
8. Railroad Bill
9. A Soulful Tune
10. Little Brown Dog