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Kids radio show “Confetti Park” debuts on WHYR 96.9 FM on Sunday, July 17
Read more: Kids radio show “Confetti Park” debuts on WHYR 96.9 FM on Sunday, July 17Kids variety show and podcast out of New Orleans features locally spun children’s music and stories showcasing the diverse cultures and sounds of Louisiana. On Sunday, July 17 at 11:30 a.m., a children’s radio show called “Confetti Park” will hit the airwaves of Baton Rouge on WHYR 96.9 FM. “Confetti Park,” hosted by Katy Hobgood…
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Storytime: Adolpheaux, the Adventurous Dolphin by Tommie Townsley
Read more: Storytime: Adolpheaux, the Adventurous Dolphin by Tommie TownsleyIn this episode of Confetti Park, children’s author Tommie Townsley of Lake Charles, Louisiana narrates the story of Adolpheaux, the Adventurous Dolphin. In this Cajun animal tale, a small dolphin bravely sets out to discover what human beings are all about. His curiosity leads to an amazing alliance between himself and a sister and brother…
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A childhood music memory from Ms. Chocolate about spirituals
Read more: A childhood music memory from Ms. Chocolate about spiritualsMs. Chocolate, also known as Gwen Williams, is a storyteller and a singer who grew up in Louisiana. Many of her favorite stories and songs she shares with children today are the true memories and gathered songs from her own childhood in rural parts of central Louisiana. Church, family, school, and life in the country…
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Music Memory from Daniele Spadavecchia
Read more: Music Memory from Daniele SpadavecchiaIn this episode of Confetti Park, we hear some memories of a musical childhood from New Orleans-based gypsy guitarist Daniele Spadavecchia, who grew up in Italy. Daniele loves to play acoustic gypsy jazz guitar, and when he first came to New Orleans (around 2003) he hooked up with Tony Green, another musician who shares sensibility and appreciation of…
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Storytime: Her Royal Majesty, the Superhero Bride of Frankenstein by Melinda Taliancich Falgoust
Read more: Storytime: Her Royal Majesty, the Superhero Bride of Frankenstein by Melinda Taliancich FalgoustIt’s storytime from Confetti Park! In this episode we hear the inimitable Melinda Taliancich Falgoust narrate Her Royal Majesty, the Superhero Bride of Frankenstein. This is SUCH a fun story about little Lizzie McGillicuddy, a girl who adapts quickly to recover from an embarrassing situation at her school. Talk about making the best of things!…
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Feufollet – the music video!
Read more: Feufollet – the music video!I am so excited to debut this gorgeous animated music video for the song “Feufollet”! This features the brilliant artwork of Gustavo Wenzel and Santiago Germano. Santiago is the illustrator of The Little Mouse Santi, the first children’s book from Confetti Park. They have such a magical sensibility! I hope the music and the legend of the spooky Feufollet…
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WDSU: Algiers park makes difference in the community
Read more: WDSU: Algiers park makes difference in the communityThe original Confetti Park, the real park located at the corner of Verret and Pelican streets in the Algiers neighborhood, was recently featured by WDSU news anchor Charles Divins in a special community essay. The piece highlights the work of local 501(c)3 Confetti Kids, Inc. and how they bring neighbors together through parks, recreation, and…
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Music Memory from Randy Guynes
Read more: Music Memory from Randy GuynesRandy Guynes is a drummer and percussionist from Shreveport, Louisiana. He’s played in bands such as the Killer Bees, the Lightnin’ Bugs, and the Fiddlin’ Tim Trio. In this episode of Confetti Park, Randy shares a few music memories from his childhood that show how powerful the influence of song can be. In one example,…
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Storytime: Lophi Learns to Fly
Read more: Storytime: Lophi Learns to FlyIt’s storytime from Confetti Park! In this episode we hear a tale of dinosaur friendship by award-winning children’s author David Eugene Ray out of New Orleans. This is Lophi Learns to Fly. Lophi is a small dinosaur who feels invisible in his herd. He lives a fairly contented life, but he’s lonely. He spends most…
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Confetti Park children’s media workshop featured on Examiner.com
Read more: Confetti Park children’s media workshop featured on Examiner.comExaminer.com has a feature story on Katy Hobgood Ray and Confetti Park, the children’s workshop based in New Orleans. The story, which is a Q&A format with interviewer Erin Rovin, was a great opportunity for Katy to talk about how the idea for Confetti Park came from living in Algiers Point, a place full of children AND…
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Music Memory from Cameron Meshell
Read more: Music Memory from Cameron MeshellIn this episode of Confetti Park, Shreveport native son Cameron Meshell shares a childhood music memory. Cameron is a talented singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who was born and raised in north Louisiana. Today, he and his family live in Los Angeles, but his roots in Shreveport are still strong (as are his ongoing partnerships…
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WWL-TV performance by the Confetti Park Players
Read more: WWL-TV performance by the Confetti Park PlayersThe Confetti Park Players appeared on the WWL-TV Morning News on May 11, 2016! The band played five songs throughout the morning hour from 8-9 a.m., and Sally-Ann Roberts interviewed director Katy Hobgood Ray. She asked Katy questions about the band’s new CD, We’re Going to Confetti Park!,which recently won a Parents’ Choice Approved Award.…
