Product DescriptionHot Peas 'N Butter, The New York based world-pop group is proud to announce the official release of Hot Peas 'N Butter, Volume 1, 'A Few New Friends' and Hot Peas 'N Butter, Volume 2, 'A Second Helping.'
Finally! The entire Hot Peas 'N Butter catalog will be available for U.S. distribution.
Hot Peas 'N Butter, Volume 1, 'A Few New Friends', chronicles the beginning of Hot Peas 'N Butter. The tracks offer a range of musical styles from traditional to contemporary, from bluegrass to pop and latin jazz. This recording laid the foundation for all the subsequent volumes, which have been received with outstanding critical acclaim and have earned Hot Peas 'N Butter three Parents Choice awards for 2006, 2008 and 2009!
Hot Peas 'N Butter, Volume 2, 'A Second Helping', continued to demonstrate Hot Peas 'N Butter s musical growth by introducing more wonderful songs in a variety of styles both in English and Spanish.. This collection of traditional songs done with a 'Hot Peas' twist, is a must have.
Unlike Volume 1, this recording has never been re-mastered. It features Danny and Francisco on all instruments and programming. It is technically the oldest Hot Peas 'N Butter recording!
Hot Peas 'N Butter was founded in 2000 by Daniel Lapidus and Francisco Cotto, both professional musicians based in New York City. Together, they meld their eclectic styles, incorporating elements of traditional Latin music, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, folk and pop-rock. By combining an interactive, invigorating approach to performance with mature, multicultural music, Hot Peas 'N Butter has developed a distinct way of inspiring care and creativity in kids and adults alike.
Hot peas 'N Butter has two new videos being released on Nick Jr. in 2010. Both of the videos benefit the St. Jude Children s Research Hospital and their national 'Trike-a-thon' campaign.
Hot Peas 'N Butter s other three hit videos 'Deep Down', Number One' and Different Spokes for Different Folks' are on heavy rotation on Nick Jr.
Their tunes are played regularly on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio s kid s channels.
Hot Peas 'N Butter s busy performance schedule may be found at hotpeasnbutter.com