Album Notes

"Samardge is a gifted vocalist who draws primarily on traditional material. ...expertly plays guitar, accordion, banjo and percussion, and an excellent group of musicians backs her on percussion, flute and fiddle. Handsome and ecologically conscious packaging round out this highly enjoyable half hour of culturally diverse music; which any family should appreciate." ~ Lahri Bond, Parents' Choice Foundation

"Gina's another vocalist with such a beautifully rich voice and I love the kids she has singing with her on her album. Gina sings many traditional songs like 'Tingalayo' or 'I Love the Mountains,' but she always adds her own fresh spin to the song. 'Head n' Shoulders, Baby' is a great example. It's not just "head, shoulders, kness, and toes," oh no, Gina has you jumping and bopping to a whole new take on this classic. She's a lot of fun!" ~ Amber Bobnar, Boston Children's Music

"the thing that made her sing-a-long so popular was that Gina genuinely cares about the kids and adults who came to sing with her. She has a friendly and generous way about her that makes everyone feel welcome and that they could participate with her however they wanted; singing, dancing or just sitting sucking their fingers, which my daughter often did. You can have this sing-a-long experience at home when you listen to Gina's new CD, Together. It really sounds exactly like you've gotten a high quality bootleg of a sing-a-long in a backyard or cafe somewhere in Brooklyn. The music and performances sound totally live and the kids that sing on most of the tracks, give the songs the kind of energy and exuberance we enjoyed so much at the sing-a-longs." ~ A Child Grows in Brooklyn