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Edwin Harrison – A Childhood Music Memory and a Musical Gift to New Orleans
Read more: Edwin Harrison – A Childhood Music Memory and a Musical Gift to New OrleansFor New Orleans musician and retired educator Edwin Harrison, the spark was lit before he could even read a music sheet.
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Deezle – A Childhood Music Memory: The Coolest Bass Player
Read more: Deezle – A Childhood Music Memory: The Coolest Bass PlayerWatching his uncle make music with so much style planted a seed. “I want to be like him,” Deezle remembers thinking.
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Finding Your Voice: The Story Behind the New Allen Toussaint Children’s Book
Read more: Finding Your Voice: The Story Behind the New Allen Toussaint Children’s BookIn a recent episode of Confetti Park, host Katy Hobgood sat down with Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux to discuss her beautiful new children’s book about her dad—New Orleans musical legend Allen Toussaint. It’s called The Prince of New Orleans: The Life of Allen Toussaint. “When my dad first passed, I was just thinking I certainly didn’t want…
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A Decade of High Seas & Harmony
Read more: A Decade of High Seas & HarmonyCelebrating 10 Years of Family Pyrate Day! Ahoy, families and friends! At Confetti Park, we believe that childhood should be filled with magic, music, and adventure. That’s why our hearts are full as we announce a very special milestone: This year marks 10 years since we held the first Family Pyrate Day in Algiers Point!…
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Storytime: The Runaway Beignet by Connie
Read more: Storytime: The Runaway Beignet by ConnieThe Chase is On! If you’ve ever strolled by Jackson Square on a humid morning, you know that smell—the intoxicating, sugary scent of fresh fried dough and powdered sugar mixed wafting on the wind. But what happens when one of those delicious treats decides it’s not quite ready to be eaten? Today on Confetti Park…
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Storytime: Why He Carried the Turkey by James Baldwin
Read more: Storytime: Why He Carried the Turkey by James BaldwinHear ye! Hear ye! Good people are everywhere. Happy Thanksgiving, friends! As we give thanks this week, let’s take a moment to celebrate the fact that kindness is all around us. In every town, city, and corner of the world, there are good people spreading thoughtfulness, helpfulness, and a sprinkle of joy wherever they go.…
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Chris Sheard – A Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Chris Sheard – A Childhood Music MemoryChris Sheard recalls going on car rides with the family and only having one cassette tape to listen to, over and over again! In this childhood music memory, New Orleans musician Chris Sheard (Mr. Chris!) recalls going on car rides with the family and only having one cassette tape to listen to, over and over…
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Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens – a Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens – a Childhood Music MemoryIn this episode of Confetti Park, Doreen Ketchens, one of New Orleans’ most beloved street buskers, shares a childhood memory… one about how music changed her life one unforgettable day at school. Walking down Royal Street on a sunny afternoon, you are very likely to find Doreen Ketchens wailing on her clarinet, leading an enthusiastic…
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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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Louis Michot – A Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Louis Michot – A Childhood Music MemoryThe Cajun fiddler and singer for Lost Bayou Ramblers recalls learning to dance with his cousins while the family band played Louis Michot, a talented fiddler and singer with the Grammy award winning Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers, shared a sweet childhood music memory with Confetti Park. Growing up, Louis would often join his father…
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Interview with hrilina ♡ : Water Wonderful World
Read more: Interview with hrilina ♡ : Water Wonderful WorldWater Wonderful World is a coloring book that explores the relationship we in New Orleans have with water.
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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…
