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Take, for example, Dan Zanes and Friends’ “Catch That Train!” the 2007 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Album for Children. It brings together the Kronos Quartet, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Father Goose, Dan’s mother-in-law, and the children of South Africa’s Agape Orphanage to sing Zulu folk songs, a song about the joys of farming the English countryside, and, of course, a few train songs—all in an instrumental mix that highlights cuatros and lap steels and does not in any way discourage the use of trombone. Dan’s latest album is “¡Nueva York!” or what he is often heard calling his "pro-immigration CD." While the debate about who is eligible to live in the United States rages on, Dan has been having a rocking time with new musical friends from the Latino world, celebrating some of the vibrant culture that comes with immigration. The result: a collection of songs from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and other parts of the Spanish-speaking Americas. For tickets ($27.50 in advance; $30 day of show) or more information, call the box office at (203) 438-5795 or go to www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, which runs parallel to Main Street. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Hornman Chuck Mangione brings jazz to Ridgefield - Sep 24, 2008 - 7:49 AM Free concert at the Norwalk Public Library to celebrate Latino Heritage - Sep 23, 2008 - 2:11 PM Internationally known speakers to present on Medicine and Spiritual Healing - Sep 22, 2008 - 8:51 AM Sen. Duff, Mayor Moccia: Bridge work won’t affect weekend Boat Show, concert - Sep 17, 2008 - 4:11 PM Tom Tom Club to headline Sounds of SoNo Concert - Sep 12, 2008 - 2:15 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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