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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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Storytime: Little Laveau, a magical bedtime story by Erin Rovin
Read more: Storytime: Little Laveau, a magical bedtime story by Erin RovinIt’s storytime from Confetti Park! In this episode, we hear the sweet and clever tale of Little Laveau, narrated by the author, Erin Rovin. Little Laveau is an enchanting little bedtime story set in the Louisiana bayou. Laveau is a lovable character who draws on her deep family roots and the magical environment for inspiration as she helps…
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Storytime: Dixie the Old Dawg by Tommie Townsley
Read more: Storytime: Dixie the Old Dawg by Tommie TownsleySouth Louisiana children’s author Tommie Townsley narrates the story of Dixie the Old Dawg for Confetti Park! Dixie The Ole Dawg is a true classic country “Cajun Tale” set in Southwest Louisiana. This inspiring tale is about a dog who was abandoned by her family during a hurricane. After the storm, she finds her way…
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Storytime: The Lord’s Supper by Ms. Chocolate
Read more: Storytime: The Lord’s Supper by Ms. ChocolateIn this episode of Confetti Park, we hear a wonderful and true childhood story from the Louisiana-born storyteller Ms. Chocolate. This is a story about when she attended her first Lord’s Supper at the Galilee Baptist Church in Alexandria, Louisiana. Ms. Chocolate was only four years old, but she was looking forward to the supper…
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Music Medley: Frogs & Lizards & Flies
Read more: Music Medley: Frogs & Lizards & FliesConfetti 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: Strolling Along – Johnette Downing…
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Music Memory from Julieann Banks
Read more: Music Memory from Julieann BanksJulieann Banks is an Americana artists from Shreveport, Louisiana. A wonderful singer-songwriter with a big soulful voice, Julieann has been playing music most of her life, and has performed extensively in the Austin, Texas area as well as Louisiana. Julieann had a childhood rich with musical and cultural experiences. Her parents were supportive of the…
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New Orleans musicians collaborate on kids album
Read more: New Orleans musicians collaborate on kids albumPRESS RELEASE: New Orleans musicians collaborate on kids album We’re Going to Confetti Park! Album features Katy Hobgood Ray, Mr. Okra, a chorus of New Orleans children, and world-class musicians such as Johnny Vidacovich, Jon Erik-Kellso, Evan Christopher, Matt Perrine, Patti Adams, Roger Lewis, David Rosser, Brian Coogan, Tim Robertson, Sarah Quintana, and others. Contact: confettipark@gmail.com or…
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Confetti Park is coming to Shreveport in October!
Read more: Confetti Park is coming to Shreveport in October!On October 9 and 10, Confetti Park host Katy Hobgood Ray will be at the Renzi Education & Art Center (445 Egan St.) and at the Red River Revel in Shreveport to record musicians, storytellers, folklorists and others, including children. Please contact confettipark@gmail.com to schedule an interview. The Confetti Park radio program and podcast features…
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Guitarist David Rosser shares some early childhood musical memories
Read more: Guitarist David Rosser shares some early childhood musical memoriesIn this episode of Confetti Park, we hear a childhood music memory from David Rosser, a talented guitarist and multi instrumentalist who lives in New Orleans. Dave shares about how his big brother was one of his greatest musical influences—and how they bonded and he learned from listening to records—especially the Beatles! Dave has toured the…
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Storytime: The Fifolet by Johnette Downing
Read more: Storytime: The Fifolet by Johnette DowningIn this edition of Confetti Park, we have a very special reading by Louisiana children’s author Johnette Downing. This is a narration of her new book, The Fifolet. The fifolet (or feufollet) is a very spooky Louisiana legend that appears frequently in Cajun and Houmas Indian folklore. The say that the fifolet are swamp spirits…
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Storytime: The Little WHO DAT Who Didn’t by Alex McConduit
Read more: Storytime: The Little WHO DAT Who Didn’t by Alex McConduitHey Saints fans! Football season is here! And we have a very special book to celebrate. In this episode of Confetti Park, Alexander Brian McConduit narrates his original story, The Little WHO DAT Who Didn’t, which is all about one little boy’s love/hate relationship with his favorite team. The book takes you through the Saints’…
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Music Memory from organist Louis Mayer
Read more: Music Memory from organist Louis MayerLouis Mayer has been a church organist for over 45 years. From a very young age, Louis had a fascination and love for organs. In this Music Memory for Confetti Park, Louis, who grew up in New Orleans, recalls taking piano lessons at Werlein’s Music Store at 605 Canal St. (today the site of Palace…
