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[HEALTHY ME ENGLISH CD] Children's music that not only celebrates healthy habits but also inspires families and communities to come together through the joy of music. The 13 Healthy Me songs are a blend of vibrant rhythms Read more

[HEALTHY ME ENGLISH CD] Children's music that not only celebrates healthy habits but also inspires families and communities to come together through the joy of music. The 13 Healthy Me songs are a blend of vibrant rhythms from around the world with uplifting lyrics and melodies designed to inspire children, families, and communities. From drinking water, washing hands, brushing teeth to eating vegetables, exercising, and practicing mindful breathing, each song turns everyday routines into moments of joy.

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[SALUDABLE SOY SPANISH CD] Children's music that not only celebrates healthy habits but also inspires families and communities to come together through the joy of music. The 13 Saludable Soy songs are a blend of vibrant Read more

[SALUDABLE SOY SPANISH CD] Children's music that not only celebrates healthy habits but also inspires families and communities to come together through the joy of music. The 13 Saludable Soy songs are a blend of vibrant rhythms from around the world with uplifting lyrics and melodies designed to inspire children, families, and communities. From drinking water, washing hands, brushing teeth to eating vegetables, exercising, and practicing mindful breathing, each song turns everyday routines into moments of joy.

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Healthy me & Saludable Soy albums

INSPIRING HEALTHY HABITS THROUGH MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Children's music that not only celebrates healthy habits but also inspires families and communities to come together through the joy of music. The 13 songs in English and Spanish are a blend of vibrant rhythms from around the world with uplifting lyrics and melodies designed to inspire children, families, and communities. From drinking water, washing hands, brushing teeth to eating vegetables, exercising, and practicing mindful breathing, each song turns everyday routines into moments of joy.

SONGS WRITTEN WITH BEST TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICES IN MIND

SONGWRITERS, LEAD VOCALISTS AND CO-FOUNDERS OF AGUACATE MUSIC KIDS

Natalia and Anna-Maria, both bilingual music educators with over two decades of experience in elementary and early childhood education in the San Francisco Bay Area, developed these songs with a deep understanding of how children learn best. With engaging lyrics and accessible musical structures, the songs help kids connect easily, making this album both a joyful musical experience and valuable learning tool.

A FANTASTIC TEAM OF PRODUCERS, MUSICIANS AND ENGINEERS!

ALBUM CO-PRODUCED BY JACKELINE RAGO AND JONATHAN "MOROCHO" GAVIDIA

The incredible talents of our producers, musicians, and engineers have created an album that the entire family will love. Featuring traditional music genres from Venezuela, Uruguay, and beyond, the album showcases a rich variety of instruments—from traditional Venezuelan and Uruguayan drums to flute, bass, strings, piano, boomwhackers, xylophones, and more. It's a vibrant musical experience that connects cultures and generations.

MUSIC CREDITS FOR HEALTHY ME & SALUDABLE SOY ALBUMS

Executive production: Aguacate Music Kids

General production: Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier and Natalia Bernal

Songs and lyrics: Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier and Natalia Bernal 

Music production: Jackeline Rago and Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia 

Arrangements: Jackeline Rago and Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia 

Recorded at: Twin Studio Productions, recording engineer Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia (Los Angeles, CA) 

Additional recordings: 

  • Megasonic Sound, recording engineer Jeremy Goody (Oakland, CA) 
  • Cumaco Mix Studio, recording engineer Jackeline Rago (Oakland, CA)
  • Liqui2 Producciones, recording engineer Vladimir Quintero (Miami, FL)

Mixed and mastered: Liqui2 Producciones mixing and mastering engineer, Vladimir Quintero (Miami, FL)

Editing engineer: EBD Records, editing engineer Jean Sánchez (Caracas, Venezuela)

Artwork: Annie Wilkinson

Graphic design:  Roberta Morris

Photography: Brandi Rollins
 

MUSICIANS BY SONG

“Healthy Me/Saludable soy” (Swing and Reggae) 
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead and back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: guitar, ukulele, keyboard, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Kelly Takunda Orphan: back-up vocals (English) 
Natalia Bernal: back-up vocals 
Abelardo Bolaño: bass, drum set
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: tambourine, drums (timbal and conga), slide whistle
Ana Paola Rincones: flute, alto flute, bass flute 

“Reach up to the Sun/Manos al sol” (Vals)
Natalia Bernal: lead vocals 
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: xylophones (alto, tenor, soprano), acoustic guitar, tambourine, claps
Abelardo Bolaño: bass
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: hand percussion/claps, chimes, shaker

“I Drink Water/Tomo agua” (Latin-Fusion: Bomba, Son, Hip-Hop)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead and back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: piano, electric guitar, Venezuelan cuatro, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Kelly Takunda Orphan: back-up vocals (English) 
Natalia Bernal: back-up vocals  
Abelardo Bolaño: bass 
Ana Paola Rincones: flute
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: drums (conga and timbales), cowbell, guiro, hip-hop beat programming

“I Wash My Hands/Me lavo la manos” (Reggae)
Natalia Bernal: lead and back-up vocals 
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: back-up vocals
Jackeline Rago: ukulele, electric guitar, keyboard, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Abelardo Bolaño: bass, drum set
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: drums (timbal and conga), tambourine, guiro 

“Healthy Choices/Buenas decisiones” (Calipso)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead and back-up vocals 
Natalia Bernal: back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: Venezuelan cuatro, electric guitar, keyboard, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: drum (bumbac), rayo (scraper), campana (bell), cowbell, whistle
Abelardo Bolaño: bass

“Breathe/Respiro” (Sangueo de San Millán)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead and back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: Venezuelan cuatro, acoustic and electric guitar, metallophone, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: drums (clarín and cumaco), laures (sticks), maracas
Ana Paola Rincones: flute
Abelardo Bolaño: bass

“Fruits and Veggies/Frutas y verduras” (Pasaje)
Natalia Bernal: lead and back-up vocals 
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: back-up vocals 
Kelly Takunda Orphan: back-up vocals (English) 
Jackeline Rago: Venezuelan cuatro, bandola llanera, xylophone (alto, tenor and soprano), xylophone bass bars, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: maracas

“What Can I Drink?/ Qué puedo tomar?“ (Candombe)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead and back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: ukulele, electric guitar, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Kelly Takunda Orphan: back-up vocals (English) 
Natalia Bernal: back-up vocals  
Walter Gonzalez: drums (chico, repique, and piano)
Abelardo Bolaño: bass 
Josu Ortiz: piano

“I Brush My Teeth/Me cepillo los dientes” (Swing)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead and back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: mandolin, xylophone, boomwhackers, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Abelardo Bolaño: bass, drum set
Vladimir Quintero: cabasa
Kelly Takunda Orphan: back-up vocals (English) 

“Send my Love/Mando amor “ (Sangueo de Cata and Quichimba)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead and back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: acoustic and steel string guitars, back-up vocals (Spanish) 
Kelly Takunda Orphan: back-up vocals (English) 
Josu Ortiz: keyboard 
Ana Paola Rincones: flute, piccolo 
Abelardo Bolaño: bass
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: drums (cumaco, mina, and curbata), maracas, laures (sticks)

“Time to Celebrate/Voy a celebrar” (San Juan de Guatire and Quitiplas)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead and back-up vocals 
Jackeline Rago: Venezuelan cuatro, electric guitar, alto and soprano xylophone, back-up vocals (Spanish)
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: quitiplas, drums (tambor redondo de Guatire- curbata, pujao, and redoblante de guatire), maracas  
Kelly Takunda Orphan: back-up vocals (English) 
Abelardo Bolaño: bass

“Yoga Song/Canción de Yoga” (Ambient)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead vocals 
Natalia Bernal: spoken vocals  
Jackeline Rago: xylophones, pad programming
Yonathan “Morocho” Gavidia: gong, drum

“Lullaby/Canción de cuna” (Lullaby)
Anna-Maria Violich-Olivier: lead vocals 
Jackeline Rago: ukulele, acoustic guitar 
Josu Ortiz: strings arrangement, keyboard

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Helping young kids form healthy habits can be challenging. Aguacate Music Kids offers music and classes in English and Spanish that inspire kids and their families to build healthy habits, turning daily routines into musical moments of joy and connection.  

Ayudar a peques a formar hábitos saludables puede ser desafiante. Aguacate Music Kids ofrece música y clases en español e inglés que inspiran a peques y sus familias a desarrollar hábitos saludables, transformando las rutinas diarias en experiencias musicales que generan alegría y conexión.

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