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Interview with The Chickadees, young songbirds from Shreveport
Read more: Interview with The Chickadees, young songbirds from ShreveportMeet the Chickadees, a trio of young musicians from Shreveport, Louisiana! These sensational ten-year-olds – Posy Harper, Evie Desobry and Ellie Spero – are a breath of fresh air to the local music scene with their infectious energy and impressive talent. Guided by their dedicated teacher, Miss Sandra Odom, the Chickadees are singing and strumming…
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Interview with New Orleans musician Arlo McCracken Allen
Read more: Interview with New Orleans musician Arlo McCracken AllenAt 12 years old, this musician and composer is already active on the local music scene in New Orleans. Katy Hobgood Ray interviews Arlo for Confetti Park In a recent interview, New Orleans based music prodigy Arlo McCracken Allen shared insights into his musical journey that began at the young age of four when he…
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Steven Scaffidi on why authors should self-publish their books—and advice on how to do it!
Read more: Steven Scaffidi on why authors should self-publish their books—and advice on how to do it!In this episode of Confetti Park, we connect with the creative mind of Steven Scaffidi, a veteran of the entertainment industry. For decades Steven has worked in film and television—writing, directing, and producing. Based out of New Orleans, Steven has deep connections to the industry in South Louisiana, but his work extends nationally as well.…
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Animator Deborah A. Anderson discusses black hair, illustrations, and animations
Read more: Animator Deborah A. Anderson discusses black hair, illustrations, and animationsIn this episode of Confetti Park, we meet Deborah A. Anderson, New Orleans based animator and creator of The Black Hair Alphabet, a children’s book that explores different African-American hairstyles from A-Z. In this interview, Deborah discusses why and how she created the book, and shares insight into the interesting worlds of video game avatars,…
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Andreas Sahar shares about a musical childhood and following the call
Read more: Andreas Sahar shares about a musical childhood and following the callAndreas Sahar, of New Orleans, is a musician, songwriter, and the artistic director of Totally Square Records. In this interview with Confetti Park, Andreas talks about his record label, about his earliest childhood musical memories, and about nurturing a love for music within his own young children. Wimmerpot From Andreas’ childhood recollections is the enchanting…
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Interview with Kid Chef Eliana about her foodie inspirations & aspirations
Read more: Interview with Kid Chef Eliana about her foodie inspirations & aspirationsIn this episode of Confetti Park, Katy Hobgood Ray interviews Kid Chef Eliana de Las Casas, a New Orleans-based chef who is seriously one of the hardest-working kids around. Eliana has been cooking since she was four years old! Her interested hasn’t waned over the years from those early days of watching her family elders make food in…
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Paul Butler of WFDU’s Kids Crossroads interviews Katy Hobgood Ray
Read more: Paul Butler of WFDU’s Kids Crossroads interviews Katy Hobgood RayKaty Hobgood Ray spent a lovely hour with Paul Butler of WFDU’s Kids Crossroads and the Imagination Parade (based in the NY/NJ area) talking about the Confetti Park Players, the Confetti Park radio show, and the real park and Louisiana culture which are her inspiration. Katy loves hosting a radio show for kids down here in Louisiana, which…
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Children’s Music Network: Partner Spotlight on Confetti Park
Read more: Children’s Music Network: Partner Spotlight on Confetti ParkChildren’s Music Network: Partner Spotlight on Confetti Park Confetti Park is affiliated with The Children’s Music Network, which celebrates the positive power of music in the lives of children by sharing songs, exchanging ideas, and creating community. The Children’s Music Network maintains a blog series to shed light on its partners. This is a Q&A with…
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Little Mouse Santi author David Eugene Ray featured on WWL-TV
Read more: Little Mouse Santi author David Eugene Ray featured on WWL-TVHere is a great interview with children’s author David Eugene Ray, who was a guest on the WWL-TV Morning Show in New Orleans. He is interviewed by the lovely Sally Ann Roberts, and you can see he is still glowing from the honor of writing one of the Best Books of 2015, as declared by Kirkus’ Reviews, with The…
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Interview with Alex Beard, fine artist and children’s author
Read more: Interview with Alex Beard, fine artist and children’s authorDown on Julia Street in New Orleans, fine artist Alex Beard has a gallery where his gorgeous nature-inspired paintings and drawings are on display. Elephants, birds of paradise, and flowery fish are among the colorful creatures drawn out by Alex’s hand. Some are portraits, and some are whimsical landscapes of these exotic creatures interacting with…
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Interview: Rich Collins of The Imagination Movers
Read more: Interview: Rich Collins of The Imagination MoversIn this episode of Confetti Park, Katy Ray interviews Rich Collins of the Imagination Movers. The Imagination Movers are one of the most famous kids’ music bands in the world, and they hail from New Orleans! From their website: “In 2003, four New Orleans friends – Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche and Scott “Smitty”…
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Interview: ‘WEEN DREAM founder Kelsey Meeks
Read more: Interview: ‘WEEN DREAM founder Kelsey Meeks‘WEEN DREAM is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives free Halloween costumes to children in need. Simple mission—so simple, it’s brilliant! In this episode of Confetti Park, ‘WEEN DREAM founder and CEO Kelsey Meeks talks to Katy Ray about the spooktacular mission of the New Orleans-based nonprofit that, in just one year, has seen new…
