Review: Circle Round and Sing!

Circle Round and Sing!: Songs for Family Celebrations in the Goddess Traditions by Anne Hill. © 2000 Serpentine Music Productions. Audio CD. Goddess/Wicca. 19 Tracks. Total Time: 54:19. ASIN: B00004TATV

Circle Round and Sing! is the companion CD to the best-selling book, Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions by Starhawk, Diane Baker and Anne Hill. All but six songs are found the book, the six are old and new favorites of the authors. For a list of which are in the book, visit www.circleround.com or call Anne Hill at Serpentine Music (1-800-270-5009).

In the title is states that this is music for Goddess Traditions, but even I, a pagan made up of a mixture of Gaelic Traditionalism and Modern Druidry, found them immensely enjoyable and plan to use a few within my own rituals. I especially loved 'Holy Water, Sacred Flame.' A perfect song for Imbolc! My overall favorites are 'Ocean Lullaby,' 'Fur and Feathers,' 'Tree Wassail,' 'Holy Water, Sacred Flame' and 'Return to Me, Beloved.' All songs which left me singing throughout my daily activities.

Track Listing:

01. Circle Round

02. Moon Folly

03. Fur and Feathers

04. Ocean Lullaby

05. Full Moon Song

06. The Give Away Song

07. Rain Song

08. Place of Power

09. Tree Wassail

10. Return to Me, Beloved

11. The Sun Is Born

12. The Witch Song

13. Holy Water, Sacred Flame

14. New Moon Song

15. Persephone Song

16. Heat of Our Heart's Desire

17. Dance the Gift of the Summer Fun

18. Summer Sunset

19. When You're Magic

I particularly liked how some are not overtly "pagan" or "wiccan" and allow me to sing them to my niece and nephews (whom are not pagan). 'Tree Wassail' is a fantastic song that they really enjoyed. If you are looking for a collection of fun, moving and beautiful songs to teach your children the love of the Goddess, look no further than this exceptional collection!