Into the Garden
Zach Ladin, who grew up in a family of musicians in New England, has been involved with music his entire life. His passion for all things nature-related has led him to bring together his love of music, his love of nature, and his background in ecology and education in his environmentally themed children’s music.
The song Into the Garden is an example of folk and Americana music, which has a broad range of musical influences (from folk, country and blues to rock & roll and bluegrass). In this song, Ladin invites us all to have a first-hand experience with the animals, plants, vegetables and fruits we can find in gardens. The song is a celebration of the experience of being in a garden, and the joys of growing food. This song emphasizes being grateful for the food that sustains us and for the natural systems a healthy earth provides for us.
American Rhythms
The Sing Out Loud American Rhythms CD includes a variety of musical genres from many different artists in the U.S.A. These songs will appeal to teens and young adults. This "hybrid" CD also contains a teacher's guide to using music in the classroom.