In 2005 African Cream Music launched the African Cream Kids. The vision for this label is to capture the beautiful songs and tales of Mother Africa and to share them with children across the globe.

Delighting kids' imagination with the sights, sounds and magic of Africa, the label offers a fun and irresistible mix of entertainment and education. It reflects the fascinating diversity of our lives and cultures and promotes tolerance and understanding between all people. By keeping the oral tradition alive and enhancing it with colourful illustrations and uplifting music through our albums we intend to work in harmony with schools and government to protect and celebrate our cultural heritage.

These gentle songs embrace experiences common to mothers and children around the world. The English and Xhosa songs are based on stories and phenomena familiar to us. The songs have universal appeal, reflecting our common humanity. The /Xam folklore, Halley's Comet, the magic of the Milky Way, The Beautiful Moon and her entourage of dazzling stars all play a major part in the essence of this album.

"They are songs for soothing, melodies for unwinding, delicious tunes to delight in and lullabies to bring the night in, "says Schouw. It is an album lovingly put together for the child in all of us to wonder and marvel at.

The new must-have album for kids: Singalong African Kidz: Hot on the heels of the successful Under African Skies, an album of traditional African stories set to music comes Singalong African Kidz also crafted by renowned singer/songwriter Wendy Oldfield.

This very special collection of original children's songs was written by Oldfield for her own children to provide enjoyment, entertainment and variation from their traditional children's fare. They have been tried, tested and approved by nursery school children nationwide!

Written for the children between the ages 0-5 years of age who are singing as part of their language development and as a social game, topics like animals, nature and of course...mud, can easily be related to by African children and children around the world.

" I'm always inspired to write children's songs as I am a mother, songwriter and a singer. There are just not enough fresh, original and interesting children's songs. We seem to get replays of all the old traditional songs which sometimes have very little to do with what our children can identify with," explains Wendy. So, she "tested" her kids to identify which songs grabbed their attention, which ones they had the most fun with and which ones they started singing themselves. Then the next step was to take them to a nursery school to gauge a wider reaction. Wendy was thrilled to discover that her songs were a resounding success wherever she played them.

When it came to recording, Wendy kept the backing music very simple, to create a straightforward listening experience for children, where the music would not overpower the words and the singing. Children from her village near Knysna between the ages of 3 and 9 went into the studio and created a fun and enjoyable atmosphere in which they could express themselves. The result is a wonderful original set of fresh and joyful songs that all children will relate to-- sung by children and conveying the glee and excitement in the way that only children can.

"The children sang their hearts out and loved every minute. I hope that you and your children will too," says Wendy

Lullabies from Mother Africa is a soothing and harmonious collection of African traditional lullabies for babies around the world. A mixture of well-known melodies and original compositions it makes the perfect gift for any mother.

Under African Skies, which captures the songs, sounds and tales of Africa was released in 2006. Available worldwide, the album narrates charming traditional African tales re-interpreted by Nikki Temkin and set to catchy, fun melodies by renowned music producer Wendy Oldfield. Executive producer Sergio Cartanese says, "It brings South Africa's rich cultural heritage to kids across the globe. These wonderful stories, which are passed down in the oral tradition, can now be enjoyed by the next generation".

Originally told by word of mouth, African folktales were performed live in front of an audience. This is how these legends passed on from one generation to the next. Simple and direct, these collected stories represent the various people living in our country. Magical and imaginative myths that began with a truth, and then took on new life with each telling, these spellbinding stories and their catchy songs are something your children will want to listen to time after time.

Under African Skies and Lullabies from Mother Africa are available at all leading music stores and children's shops nationwide. For more information e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .