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Music Medley: Songs of Donuts & Brains
Read more: Music Medley: Songs of Donuts & BrainsWelcome to Confetti Park, a magical playground of music and stories for kids everywhere. What’s unique about these songs, and these stories, is that they all come from Louisiana. This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. Songs featured in this episode, in order: If I Only Had a Brain – Paul…
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Music Memory from Jason Rhein
Read more: Music Memory from Jason RheinJason Rhein is the bassist in New Orleans’ acclaimed rock band Rotary Downs, as well as singer-songwriter in the brother-sister children’s group Jason & Layla. Jason is also the owner of Elephant Quilt production studio and a partner at Marigny Recording Studio. Through these entities, Jason has had a major impact on the contemporary sound…
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Music Memory from Rockin Dopsie, Jr.
Read more: Music Memory from Rockin Dopsie, Jr.A music memory from Rockin Dopsie, Jr., zydeco musician, washboard player, singer and lead personality of The Zydeco Twisters. Dopsie, Jr. and his family are carrying on the legacy of their father, famed accordionist Rockin’ Dopsie, Sr., the crowned prince of zydeco. In this music memory, Dopsie, Jr. discusses his earliest influences.
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Music Medley “Baby Astronaut”
Read more: Music Medley “Baby Astronaut”Confetti 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: Jack & Jill – Wardell…
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Music Medley “Pirate’s Favorite Letter”
Read more: Music Medley “Pirate’s Favorite Letter”Confetti 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: Sally Brown – Valparaiso Men’s…
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Music Memory from Layla Isis Ellison
Read more: Music Memory from Layla Isis EllisonLayla Isis Ellison is half of the brother-sister duo Jason & Layla, who write and perform original children’s music. While Layla lives in New York City, where she is a professional dancer, she regularly returns to her home state of Louisiana to perform onstage at children’s festivals. Here, she shares with us a music memory…
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Music Medley “Upside Duckie” from Confetti Park
Read more: Music Medley “Upside Duckie” from Confetti ParkConfetti 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: He’s Got the Whole World…
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Music Memory from Alan Dyson
Read more: Music Memory from Alan DysonAlan Dyson is a singer-songwriter, artist, and architect from Shreveport, La. Here is a music memory from his childhood.
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Johnette Downing at Jazz Fest!
Read more: Johnette Downing at Jazz Fest!In this episode of Confetti Park, Katy Ray interviews Johnette Downing, award-winning children’s musician and author. Through her books and songs, Johnette shares Louisiana culture with kids around the world. Johnette will be appearing at Jazz Fest this year; it is her 23rd year at the fest! You can see her at the kids tent on Sunday, May…
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Music Medley “Darn, Spider” from Confetti Park
Read more: Music Medley “Darn, Spider” from Confetti ParkConfetti 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: Confetti Park – Confetti Park…
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Storytime: Thorn in My Horn by Alex McConduit
Read more: Storytime: Thorn in My Horn by Alex McConduitThis episode of Confetti Park features the children’s story Thorn in My Horn, by Alex McConduit of New Orleans, La. Thorn in My Horn is a book about a young musician in New Orleans who LOVES to play his horn. His mother, on the other hand, cannot stand to hear the noise! She’s a thorn in…
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Confetti Park: The Lightning Bug Episode
Read more: Confetti Park: The Lightning Bug EpisodeConfetti 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. A great children’s song doesn’t have to be classified in the kids genre. A lot of the music in Louisiana is naturally kids…