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Music Memory from Charles Hudson
Read more: Music Memory from Charles HudsonCharles Hudson is a trumpet player who plays mostly zydeco music(!). He is associated with the “royal family” of zydeco, as a regular band member of Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters. Being part of this act, Hudson not only has terrific musical chops, but high energy and dancing skills, too. (Rockin’ Dopsie is…
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How to talk to your kids about human trafficking, by Stephanie Hepburn
Read more: How to talk to your kids about human trafficking, by Stephanie HepburnThis is a special edition of Confetti Park. Stephanie Hepburn is a writer living in Louisiana. She is a weekly and monthly contributing writer to the New Orleans Times-Picayune and regularly contributes to other news outlets. Her most recent book, Human Trafficking Around the World: Hidden in Plain Sight, was released by Columbia University Press…
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Music Memory from Ben Schenck
Read more: Music Memory from Ben SchenckBen Schenck is the recognizable face of the Panorama Jazz Band (and Panorama Brass Band). Tall, lanky, wielding his clarinet like a snake charmer, Schenck leads his vivacious troupes through the streets of New Orleans and on stages around the world. Their music is celebratory and joyful, drawing from New Orleans jazz, the tropical rhythms of…
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Music Medley: Trains and Sheep
Read more: Music Medley: Trains and SheepConfetti 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: Choo Choo Boogaloo – Buckwheat Zydeco…
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Music Memory from Jesse McBride
Read more: Music Memory from Jesse McBrideJazz pianist Jesse McBride is the director of The Next Generation (begun by Harold Battiste), which features up-and-coming talent in the exploration of modern New Orleans jazz. Jesse is also director of jazz ensembles at Tulane University. In this episode of Confetti Park, Jesse shares a music memory from his childhood. He talks about how…
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Music Medley: Nacho Cheese & Snoballs
Read more: Music Medley: Nacho Cheese & SnoballsConfetti 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: I Love Nachos – Philip Melancon…
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Interview: Jayna Morgan & the Swing Setters swing kids music
Read more: Interview: Jayna Morgan & the Swing Setters swing kids musicIn this episode of Confetti Park, Katy Ray interviews jazz vocalist Jayna Morgan about her newest New Orleans band, the Swing Setters, a fun, energetic group that plays kids music jazz-style! (Is this a great name for a jazz band that plays kids music, or what?!) The Swing Setters truly fill a void in the New Orleans live…
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An “A” for The Little Mouse Santi
Read more: An “A” for The Little Mouse SantiConfetti Park is so proud of the great reviews rolling in for The Little Mouse Santi! We got an A from the School Library Journal, a prestigious publication that has been printing since 1954. This publication is a go-to for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians as they decide which books to order. Thank you Teri…
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Have you seen the Okra Man?
Read more: Have you seen the Okra Man?Have you seen the Okra Man around New Orleans? Mr. Okra is a fruit and vegetable vendor who travels the city of New Orleans vending from his truck. His unmistakable call over his P.A. system—“I have cantaloupes! I have tomatoes!”—can be heard from blocks away, and people await him on their front porches so they can buy…
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Music Medley: Crawfish Time
Read more: Music Medley: Crawfish TimeConfetti 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: Get On Board – Buckwheat Zydeco High…
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Buttermilk Drop
Read more: Buttermilk DropIn honor of National Donut Day we are sharing this track from the Confetti Park Players‘ upcoming CD! “Buttermilk Drop” – the BEST DONUT IN THE WORLD! #nola #love #NationalDonutDay. This track features Rick G. Nelson, bass; Katy Ray, vocals; Greg Schatz, accordion; Daniele Spadavecchia, guitar; James G. Thornton, trumpet. (Snaps by Katy, Ted Lindsay and…
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Interview: How Jeremy Lyons started singing to kids
Read more: Interview: How Jeremy Lyons started singing to kidsIn this episode of Confetti Park, Katy Ray interviews Jeremy Lyons about how he started playing for kids and what kinds of songs he plays. Jeremy also discusses how much he enjoys the curiosity and interest of little human beings in music. Jeremy Lyons began his musical career playing in a washboard band on the streets…