Music Reviews Archives

8 Radio Programs and Podcasts for Kids

If you’re looking for some screen-free entertainment for your kids, radio shows and podcasts may be the perfect answer. However, it’s not always easy to find engaging shows geared specifically…

Kids' Albums About Social Justice and Inner Struggle

Two albums what will help kids address change in the world outside and the world inside.

Songs of the Summer for Kids

Summertime is party time and camp time, and this month’s artists create worthy soundscapes for both.

Kindie Grammy Nominees for 2019

Kathy O' Connell reviews the artists that were nominated for this year's Grammy Awards.

Kids' Songs About Food

Seasonal songs that are good enough to eat.

Back-to-School Music Recommendations From Kids' Corner's Kathy O'Connell

A song for school mornings and an album devoted to science are easy picks for the new school year, while new parents and young ones can get a taste of musical mindfulness thanks to a couple of new albums. Meanwhile,…

Kindie Music Can Take Your Kids on a Journey

The world of kindie (independent kids’) music serves a wide audience. The field offers artists and CDs whose music reflects the cultural, educational, emotional and social world of kids. Some wise artists offer teaching tools to maximize the gift of…

Kathy O'Connell and Kids Corner Celebrate 30 Years on the Air

Kathy O’Connell never thought that “Kids Corner” would become a lifetime gig. In 1987, O’Connell was working in New York as a co-host for the national call-in kids’ radio show “Kids America.” When it was canceled due to a lack…

Grammy-Nominated and World Music for Kids

Kathy O'Connell's highlights of Grammy-nominated and world-music options for kids.

A Look Back on the Best Kids' Music of 2017

Popular WXPN host Kathy O'Connell shares some of the best kids' music of 2017.

The Best New Kindie Music

If one artist’s work forms the roots of independent kids’ music (aka “kindie”), that artist is Raffi.

Sing & Dance with Grammy Nominees and Other Kindie Favorites

Kids’ music produces superstars like Laurie Berkner and Dan Zanes whose outstanding music builds name recognition and sells out venues. Beyond their small corner of this expanding genre, many other artists consistently create original music and put on shows for generations…