3 World Music Resources for Multicultural Kids

You know why you want to raise multicultural kids. It increases their awareness of the world. And it helps them understand the inherent value of the global community. Travel opens kids’ eyes and minds to the world. But how do you keep the learning going at home?

What’s one of the best ways to bring global cultures to life for your children? No matter where you live? Music. Below are three world music resources that’ll inspire you and your family to hit the dance floor.

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

An extension of the Smithsonian Institution, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is a nonprofit dedicated to cultural diversity through music. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings documents, preserves, and shares musical recordings from all of over the world.

As one of the first record companies to offer world music albums, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings draws on a rich legacy of audio material. There are few more comprehensive resources for taking your kids on a world music tour. From French Folksongs to West Indian Folksongs, their collection of recordings contain some of the best kids songs to expand your little ones’ horizons.

Putumayo Kids

Putumayo Kids offers a wonderful collection of curated music from all over the world designed for global kids. Their lively, upbeat albums are themed by continent and region. Putumayo Kids also offers learning tools to enhance a multicultural journey through music.

They offer African, Latin American, and European-themed coloring books to accompany your child’s journey through world music. With their ever-expanding musical offerings and educational resources, Putumayo Kids will inspire your children to learn more about cultures from all over the world.

Our Whole Village’s International Party Mix

At Our Whole Village, we’ve put together a fun International Party Mix that’ll get you and your family in the world music groove. Clear some floor space for dancing and get ready for a lively mix with a global beat.

There’s no better way to raise your family’s activity level while hearing hits from all over the world. So, make your next family dance party world music-inspired, and watch your kids delight in the melodies and rhythms of other cultures.

Raising Multicultural Kids

As our world continues to become more interconnected and diverse, opening up a multicultural dialogue with your kids is invaluable. It will help them understand and appreciate other peoples and cultures. It will open their minds to world geography. What’s more, you’ll raise critical thinkers with a global perspective.

At Our Whole Village, raising multicultural kids is our passion. We create meaningful adventures designed for families who want to create lasting memories while making a difference.

We’re here to help you and your family experience the world, its peoples, and its cultures. Contact us today to learn more about the unforgettable experiences that we handcraft to introduce kids to the world and raise good global citizens.