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Classic Kids' Music: Lunch Money - Silly Reflection

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:24:20 +0000

Several indie bands have made the transition from late night gigs for college kids to daytime programs at the local library for preschoolers, and Lunch Money have been one of the most successful genre jumpers.

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Town and Country Kids' Music: Laura Doherty and Spiral Up Kids

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:50:45 +0000

Everyone has their own perspective, even in the kids' music arena. Laura Doherty celebrates the wonders of Chicago and big towns in general with her CD Kids in the City, while Spiral Up Kids' self-titled album expounds on the joys of more rural settings.

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Classic Kids' Music: Lead Belly Sings for Children

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:54:10 +0000

Lead Belly, aka Huddie Ledbetter, recorded many sing-alongs, play party songs, and folk tunes for children over his storied career. Lead Belly Sings for Children collects them all in one neat package.

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New Lullabies for Babies (and Grownups!)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:28:23 +0000

If you're a new parent and you'd like to venture beyond the standard lullaby fare of "Hush, Little Baby," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and "Rock-a-bye Baby," check out these new lullabies for babies. This new wave of music for babies will soothe your sleeping tots while introducing you to original compositions by new artists and performers.

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Kids' World Music Two-fer

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:32:42 +0000

Tired of the same ol' same ol' when it comes to kids' music? Check out these two off-the-beaten-path releases that explore the world music genre.

Rhythm Child's Drum Circle Sing-A-Long and Mariana Iranzi's Aventura Collage utilize polyrhythms, traditional dances, and entertaining songs in bringing diverse sounds to the ears of young listeners. While Rhythm Child's Norm Jones is based in L.A, and Iranzi calls Boston home, the sounds they create on their respective albums span the globe.

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Review - Gustafer Yellowgold's Have You Never Been Yellow?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:03:22 +0000

In anticipation of Morgan Taylor's latest chapter in the Gustafer Yellowgold saga, we revisit a blast from the past. Gustafer Yellowgold's Have You Never Been Yellow? was the second CD/DVD in the story of our friend from the sun, and this April will see the release of the fifth Gustafer package, Gustafer Yellowgold's Year in the Day.

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Eclectic Kids' Music: Kaplan & Schorr

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:05:44 +0000

Lookin' for some new kids' music sounds to lay on your bored-of-the-mainstream ears? Dig these two musicians and their unique take on music for families: Randy Kaplan takes the folkie storyteller route, while Dan Schorr brings the Bakersfield country rock vibe to the table.

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St. Patrick's Day Music for Kids

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:35:40 +0000

Get a head start on your St. Patrick's Day fun with some great Irish music for kids.. The songs on these CDs are performed in both English and Irish, and include sing-alongs, story songs, dances, and traditional tunes for the whole family. Sláinte!

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Farmer Jason Brings the Country!

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:24:55 +0000

Are you ready for the country? Former Jason and The Scorchers head honcho Jason Ringenberg jumped into the kids' music arena a few years ago as Farmer Jason, and his first two albums for children and their families retain The Scorchers' alt country rockin' twang, while including kid-sized humor and a gentle sense of wonder.

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Get Up and Go Go with The Fresh Beat Band

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:33:31 +0000

That's right, kids, The Fresh Beat Band are releasing their first compilation of tunes from their Nick Jr. program. The CD, appropriately titled The Fresh Beat Band: Music from the Hit TV Show, will hit the shelves January 31, 2012, and will feature 19 songs heard on the program, including faves like "A Friend Like You," "Great Day," and "Here We Go."

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