Elizabeth Mitchell & Suni Paz Present the Tú Eres Mi Flor Family Show At The Brooklyn Folk Festival

Tú Eres Mi Flor is a sunny collection of songs sung in Spanish by beloved children's artists ELIZABETH MITCHELL and Suni Paz. Released on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings during the record label's 70th anniversary celebration, the album honors the legacy of Folkways founder Moses Asch to document quality children's music, and it balances ample amounts of fun and education. The selections include many well-known American folk songs that have been adapted for the enjoyment of both Spanish- and English-speaking children. ELIZABETH MITCHELL and Suni Paz will be performing songs from the new collection at the upcoming Brooklyn Folk Festival on April 8 at the historic St. Ann's Church in Brooklyn Heights.

ELIZABETH MITCHELL is a two-time GRAMMY nominee and a best-selling children's artist, as well as a member of indie-rock band Ida. Suni Paz is an Argentinian singer, educator and activist who has been recording poignant and stirring albums with Folkways since the 1970s. They make a beautiful pairing on this tender, lovely and entertaining collection for today's youth and families. From these two respected voices in the folk, Latin and children's music communities, this album is ideal for both sing-alongs and learning. Families will recognize classic folk songs and tracks from family-friendly artists like Dan Zanes, Ella Jenkins, Renee & Jeremy, Raffi, Bob Marley, Anna Padgett and Pete Seeger as well as favorites from Mitchell and Paz's own catalogs.

Mitchell has expressed the necessity for an album like Tú Eres Mi Flor: "Music can do the magic trick of dissolving boundaries between people while simultaneously honoring the diversity that makes true harmony possible. If we can sing together, maybe we can find the humanity in each other that makes peace possible, and learning music from multilingual sources can be an empowering and enlightening bridge for people of all ages to cross together. Suni Paz is an artist who has been building those bridges throughout her career with her music, her poetry and her advocacy for cultural literacy, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with and learn from her." The universal themes throughout the album are harmony, compassion, gratitude and kindness, underscoring the duo's firm belief that learning each other's languages and songs is a powerful way to come together. Suni Paz had been a hero of ELIZABETH MITCHELL's since she discovered Paz's album Alerta Sings and Songs for the Playground (2000) and learned her songs. The two later became friends, when Paz accepted Mitchell's invitation to sing at a concert in Los Angeles in 2008, and it was there that the seeds of Tú Eres Mi Flor were planted.

With its fun and engaging songs, Tú Eres Mi Flor is sure to become an instant classic. Families will appreciate the stunning musicianship and blending of these trusted voices, and also the high children's music standard of entertaining while gently sharing its educational mission and important messages. The album is perfect choice for both the home and the classroom. Tú Eres Mi Flor releases April 6, 2018 and includes a 40-page booklet with bilingual notes and lyrics in English and Spanish. It is recommended for ages 3-10.

The 10th annual Brooklyn Folk Festival features great events for the whole family, including a series of Sunday afternoon programs. Smithsonian Folkways Recordings artists ELIZABETH MITCHELL and Suni Paz will perform together Sunday April 8th at 2:45pm, marking the release of 'Tú Eres Mi Flor,' their new children's album on the label. There will be two family friendly square dances, Saturday at 4pm and Sunday at 4:45pm, both in the Parish Hall. Sunday afternoon will also feature performances by the Jalopy Jr. Folk Stringband and Jalopy Jr. Folk Intermediate Ensemble. Both groups of children have been learning at the Jalopy Theatre's Jalopy Jr. Folk School program. Sunday also features a parade, led by a jug band, to the "Banjo Toss" banjo throwing competition arena! which children are encouraged to join. The festival's vendor area features homemade ice cream and chocolate treats as well as healthy snacks and sandwiches.The Brooklyn Folk Festival has made children's tickets accessible. Children age 5 and under get in free and ages 6-12 are 1/2 price. More information at: http://brooklynfolkfest.com/

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