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Tots Tunes Bella Mama* is a celebration of motherhood, togetherness, the power of gathering and the collective voice. This special Tots Tunes arrangement features Tara's daughter Lyra and a chorus of voices from Tots Tunes & Vox Voices.

*The melody passed on orally is believed to be a Cameroonian traditional song - a song also understood to have travelled across to the South Pacific Islands. Originally - 'Bele mama' - meaning 'call mother' in Oroko. 'Mbele mama' also translates as 'forward mother' in Swahili.

lyrics

(Trad.)
Bella Mama
Bella Mama yeah

credits

from Moonshine and Butterflies, released December 15, 2021
Arranged by Tara Franks with:
Production & additional instrumentation by Fred Thomas
Additional percussion by Bernhard Shimpelsberger
voice, cello, percussion - Tara Franks
Chorus of voices:
Lyra, Leia, Lucy, Kate, Helen, Anna and Imogen

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Tots Tunes London, UK

Founded by cellist, creative leader -Tara Franks in 2011 (Vortex Jazz Club, East London) - Tots Tunes Interactive, parent and baby classes bring part songs from around the world, original tunes and a few dance moves to local parents who want to connect with others in their neighbourhood alongside their little ones, all through a shake, stomp & sing!

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