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Storytime: Lucky Enough by Dr. Chris Yandle
Read more: Storytime: Lucky Enough by Dr. Chris YandleNarration by the author of a dad’s daily notes of encouragement and life lessons to his daughter
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Storytime: Sometimes Even Elephants Forget by Kathleen Welch
Read more: Storytime: Sometimes Even Elephants Forget by Kathleen WelchIn this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, we hear the loving and endearingly bittersweet Sometimes Even Elephants Forget: A Story about Alzheimer’s Disease for Young Children, narrated by the author Kathleen Welch. You’ll love the main characters: two elephants, Grandma Bawa and grandson Mookie, and Kip, a kind and clever hedgehog, who have an adventure…
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Storytime: Samuel Morse, That’s Who! by Tracy Nelson Maurer
Read more: Storytime: Samuel Morse, That’s Who! by Tracy Nelson MaurerIn this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, you’ll hear the fascinating and fun story of the inventor Samuel Morse, who used electricity to power the telegraph and who invented Morse Code. Way back in the 1800s, he was teaching the world how to do instant messaging! Tracy Nelson Maurer is the author of this fun…
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Nominated for the Best of the Beat Awards!
Read more: Nominated for the Best of the Beat Awards!My husband David Ray and I just released an album called I Dream of Water. I am so proud to say that we’ve been nominated for two “2019 Best of the Beat” Awards from OffBeat Magazine. I Dream of Water has been nominated for Best Country/Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album. And I’ve been nominated as Best Country/Folk/Singer-Songwriter Artist. I am absolutely blown…
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Washed Away
Read more: Washed AwayLyric video for “Washed Away” performed by Katy Hobgood Ray, from the album I Dream of Water. Archival public domain film footage includes the Mississippi flood of 1927, Los Angeles flood of 1938, and Long Beach flood of 1939. Musicians: Chuck Dodson – piano, organs Dave Hoffpauir – drums Vikki McGee – background vocals Katy…
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New Album: I Dream of Water
Read more: New Album: I Dream of WaterI Dream of Water, a collection of original songs written by Katy Hobgood Ray and Dave Ray, is now available on the Out Of The Past Label. Inspired by events in coastal regions and cities along the great rivers of the USA, the album is both social commentary and personal reflection on how increasingly intense…
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Storytime: The Opossum’s Tale – A folk tale narrated by Janneke van der Molen
Read more: Storytime: The Opossum’s Tale – A folk tale narrated by Janneke van der MolenA Native American foltale narrated by Janneke van der Molen In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear a traditional folk tale interpreted and narrated by Janneke van der Molen of New Orleans. Janneke is originally from the Netherlands, but has called New Orleans home for two decades. She has a deep love of the…
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New Orleans kids honor Mr. Kelly Phillips, traveler of the Mississippi River, with a serenade of joy
Read more: New Orleans kids honor Mr. Kelly Phillips, traveler of the Mississippi River, with a serenade of joyIn Algiers Point, we interact with the great river every day. We use the levee for exercise—biking, skating, walking our dogs. We use the ferry boats to cross to Canal Street on the other side-—every half hour it comes and goes. Our children grow up on batture when the water is low, playing with sticks…
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Storytime: The Littlest Engine That Could by Justin Wilson
Read more: Storytime: The Littlest Engine That Could by Justin WilsonIn this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, we hear the wonderful voice of Justin Wilson telling the Christmas tale of “The Littlest Engine That Could.” Justin Wilson is a Louisiana Legend. He has since passed away, but in his life he was a beloved Cajun chef, storyteller, comedian and poet who delighted fans around the…
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Storytime: The Littlest Engine That Could by Justin Wilson
Read more: Storytime: The Littlest Engine That Could by Justin WilsonIn this episode of Confetti Park Storytime, we hear the wonderful voice of Justin Wilson telling the Christmas tale of “The Littlest Engine That Could.” Justin Wilson is a Louisiana Legend. He has since passed away, but in his life he was a beloved Cajun chef, storyteller, comedian and poet who delighted fans around the…
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Music Medley: Pizza on Earth
Read more: Music Medley: Pizza on EarthMore holiday music, stories and songs for you and your family to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the culture and holiday spirit I’m sharing from Louisiana, the Mississippi Delta, and beyond.
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Music Medley: Snow Bank
Read more: Music Medley: Snow BankLet the holiday music commence! It’s the most magical time of the year…and we are feeling the holiday magic in Confetti Park! I hope you enjoy the culture I’m sharing from Louisiana, the Mississippi Delta, and beyond. The Confetti Park radio show is a weekly 30-minute program that streams online and airs in cities across…
