These albums make great gifts for the whole family this holiday season, from inspiring family stories to good fun. Give the gift of music for all to enjoy. “A Thankfully Spooktacular Christmas” by Dennis McKinley All Star Kid, a…
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,…
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 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…
Kathy O'Connell's highlights of Grammy-nominated and world-music options for kids.
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…
Toe-tapping tunes to start off your summer!
Discover Grammy-nominated children's albums, several Spanish-language and bilingual CDs and two catchy new releases from popular artists.
Kathy gives us a beach playlist, talks up the Kids Corner Stage at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and reviews new back-to-school CDs.
Kathy O'Connell reviews three new kids music CDs and shares her party playlist.
Kathy O'Connell's playlist for black history month, plus kids' story/song combo CDs
Kathy O'Connell of Kids Corner looks at the five Grammy nominees for Best Recording for Children.
New kids' music CD/book and CD/DVD gift sets for the holiday season.
Kids Corner host Kathy O'Connell reviews new kindie from the Pop Ups and the Not-Its and previews the Philadelphia Folk Festival Kids Corner Concert.
Kids Corner host Kathy O'Connell reviews new kids' music from Joanie Leeds, Brady Rymer, Karen K, Mista Cookie Jar and more.
Kathy reviews Laura Doherty & Gunnar Madsen, then previews two area concerts by up-and-coming kindie TV stars.
Kids Corner's Kathy O'Connell reviews American Heroes IV and previews upcoming kids' concerts.
Kathy O'Connell reviews new kids' music CDs by Rainbow Beast, Dave Fry & Jennifer Gasoi.
Helen Slater's Myths of Ancient Greece, Roger Day's Marsh Mud Madness and the 2014 Grammy nominees for Best Music for Children
Celebrate the silver anniversary of WXPN’s seminal kids’ radio show with irrepressible host(and MK music reviewer) Kathy O’Connell, who recently spoke with us about her storied career.
Kids Corner's Kathy O'Connell reviews the new kids CDs Blink of an Eye and Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers.