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Storytime: The Beaver’s Tale of Greed narrated by Iran Martin
Read more: Storytime: The Beaver’s Tale of Greed narrated by Iran MartinIn this episode of Confetti Park, we hear “The Beaver’s Tale of Greed” by Iran Martin, from his book Grand’s Fairy Tales. This is an adapted version of a Grimm’s fairy tale called the “Fisherman and his Wife.” In the older version of the tale, which was first written in Germany in the 1800s, a…
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Music Medley: Dickory Dock
Read more: Music Medley: Dickory DockLouisiana Kids Music This Confetti Park medley of kids music showcases the diversity of Louisiana music. Songs featured in this episode: I Was Born To Blow This Horn – Michael-Leon Wooley Ballin’ the Jack – The Swing Setters Throw Me Something Mista (Feat. Mista Cookie Jar) – Jazzy Ash This Land is Your Land –…
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Trombonist David Phy recalls turning sheet music for the church organist–his dad
Read more: Trombonist David Phy recalls turning sheet music for the church organist–his dadIn this episode of Confetti Park, New Orleans-based trombonist Dr. David Phy shares early music memories of learning how to read sheet music with his dad. David is a professional musician who has performed with national acts and jazz artists such as The 4 Tops, The Temptations, Bonerama, Delfeyo Marsalis, The Yin Yang Twins, Chip…
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Music Medley: A Dog & a Dictionary
Read more: Music Medley: A Dog & a DictionaryConfetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: The St. Charles Streetcar Song –…
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Music Medley: Frog on a Lily Pad
Read more: Music Medley: Frog on a Lily PadConfetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: Down in New Orleans – Anika…
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Polly Wolly Wee, the animated music video!
Read more: Polly Wolly Wee, the animated music video!One of my favorite songs performed by the Confetti Park Players is “Polly Wolly Wee,” a.k.a. “The Frog Song.” You can hear the song on our first album, and now, you can watch an adorable stop-motion animated music video created by the kids! This was made at the wonderful Mini Art Center in Algiers Point. I first…
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Storytime: Diamonds in the Rough—1800s Memories of Minnie Carter
Read more: Storytime: Diamonds in the Rough—1800s Memories of Minnie CarterA very long time ago, my great-grandmother Minnie Carter Boston shared for posterity some of her memories of life growing up in rural Arkansas in the late 1800s, in the piney woods and rolling hills. Her daughter-in-law (and my grandmother) Gypsy Damaris Petty Boston transcribed the memories while they lived in Shreveport, Louisiana. Arkansas is…
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Music Medley: Royal Bees
Read more: Music Medley: Royal BeesConfetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, right here in Louisiana. This medley of kids music celebrates the mighty bee! The songs also showcase a diversity of Louisiana musical styles. Songs featured in this…
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A Christmas Music Medley from Louisiana: Snow & Tell
Read more: A Christmas Music Medley from Louisiana: Snow & TellConfetti Park is a community radio program out of New Orleans. We feature local storytellers and songs that kids love, songs created for kids, or created by kids, inspired by life here Louisiana. This is a special Christmas medley of songs that kids of all ages will love…. it certainly showcases the diversity of our Louisiana sound!…
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Storytime: Juju saves Christmas in da Bayou by Michelle Hirstius
Read more: Storytime: Juju saves Christmas in da Bayou by Michelle HirstiusLucky Louisiana kids have many interesting takes on holiday classics…. and one that is beloved worldwide is the Cajun Night Before Christmas, adapted from the classic version (which dates back to the early 1800s) by James Rice in 1974. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house Not a creature was stirring, not…
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Rosemary the Garden Fairy: The lovely, giving amaryllis
Read more: Rosemary the Garden Fairy: The lovely, giving amaryllis“Follow me to the garden! Let’s check out the magic of nature!” The amaryllis bulb is a wonderful thing to have inside your house in the wintertime. They grow large, brightly colored blooms, even when it’s freezing outside! and the blooms can last for months and months. They are EASY to grow. You can even…
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Storytime: Coming Up Cajun by Carrie Delatte
Read more: Storytime: Coming Up Cajun by Carrie DelatteIt’s Confetti Park Storytime! In this episode, author Carrie Delatte narrates her children’s book Coming Up Cajun, which is based on the true tales of two little boys growing up in the heart of Cajun Country. Full of nature, this sweet tale told in rhyming verse captures some of the wholesome outdoor activities, daily chores,…
