The Best New Kindie Music
If one artist’s work forms the roots of independent kids’ music (aka “kindie”), that artist is Raffi.
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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…
Big Bang Boom and Caspar Babypants
Rockers Big Bang Boom make big noise with their third family CD. "Summer Baby (Let it Ride)" is a rocking daddy/baby love song by Caspar Babypants.
Tales of Getting Older
The reality that life moves so quickly can sting, says blogger Jessica Cohen.
Trout Book/CD Features Farm Life
Trout Fishing in America’s new Book/CD, Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important features upbeat new songs and modernistic drawings of old-fashioned farm life.
Kids' Funk with a Jewish Twist
Shabbat Shaboom features outstanding musicianship and perfect production. Also reviewed: "Cleaning Hullaballoo" by Cake for Dinner.
Brilliant Barry Louis Polisar Tribute
A two-CD collection interprets Barry Louis Polisar’s songs in a wide variety of styles. (Includes video.)
Zanes CD Transforms Show Tunes
Reviews include a stylish recasting of show tunes, rock for preschoolers and zydeco for kids.