Taking an original and imaginative approach to nursery rhymes and the stories behind them, Once Upon A Song, is a delightful celebration of the songs children know and love, with an Aussie twist.

With twenty-two songs, a musical story, children’s voices and lots of variation in the individual arrangements, this CD provides a fresh listening experience for both children and adults.

Weaving together individual rhymes through storytelling narrative, Anna links four main themes: 'Down at the Farm', 'Let's Go on an Adventure', 'Royalty' and 'Lullabies'. Adding another layer of meaning to the rhymes, Ann has created original music which explores a diversity of musical styles from tango to jazz, Aussie country bluegrass to an off beat Tom Waites style Ogre song.

THE ARTISTS
Anna Jarrett and Ann Lehmann are a dynamic duo with worlds of experience between them. They were recently featured at the National Folk Festival in Australia. Anna is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, who has travelled and performed in USA, Singapore and Australia. Ann is an accomplished musician and creative music therapist with a passion for connecting through music. Ann plays guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, charango, banjo and ukulele. Their work together is dedicated to keeping alive the traditions of storytelling and music.

THE REVIEWS
“All children who enter this world, naturally sing, dance and dramatise. The CD ‘Once Upon a Song’ fosters this innate ability and is an absolute delight to listen to.”
Jane Blonkampf, teacher and mother

“Once Upon a Song is brilliant, especially on long, long trips. It’s the only one we can bear to listen to over and over again.”
Jane Lander, mother.