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Irma Thomas – A Childhood Music Memory
Read more: Irma Thomas – A Childhood Music MemoryIrma Thomas, the “Soul Queen of New Orleans,” still remembers her first time singing on stage. It happened at New Star school in Greensburg, Louisiana, during a school play of Cinderella. Her teacher asked her to sing “Tennessee Waltz” for the audience. Irma wasn’t nervous—she was excited. As she sang, she realized how much she…
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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 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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Katy Hobgood Ray honored by New Orleans Magazine
Read more: Katy Hobgood Ray honored by New Orleans MagazineKaty Hobgood Ray, the host of the weekly Confetti Park radio show and director of kids chorus the Confetti Park Players, has been honored by New Orleans Magazine as one of the People to Watch in 2018. “As New Orleans begins its next 300 years, we look forward to seeing the creative people it will…
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Look for Katy & the Confetti Park Players at Jazz Fest!
Read more: Look for Katy & the Confetti Park Players at Jazz Fest!Katy Hobgood Ray and the band and some of the Confetti Park Players will be performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival this year! We perform at the Kids Tent on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 3 p.m. SCHEDULE This year Katy is leading a smaller troupe of Confetti Park Players in an…
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Music Medley: Of Mardi Gras Indians, Brass Bands, Piano Profs
Read more: Music Medley: Of Mardi Gras Indians, Brass Bands, Piano ProfsConfetti Park: Mardi Gras Indians, Brass Bands, Piano Profs! Hi kids! It’s Mardi Gras time in Louisiana! Confetti Park is a kids radio show out of New Orleans. In my city the kids are out of school while we celebrate the end of the Epiphany season with parades, lots of good food, and music. Brass…
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New song from Confetti Park Players: “Riding on the Mississippi River”
Read more: New song from Confetti Park Players: “Riding on the Mississippi River”Exciting news from the Confetti Park workshop! The Confetti Park Players have just released their brand new single, “Riding on the Mississippi River.” The track is available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Google Play, and other digital music services. “A song inspired by life along the Mississippi River, where beautiful riverboats & big ships rule,…
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Storytime: The Black Hair Alphabet by Deborah A. Anderson
Read more: Storytime: The Black Hair Alphabet by Deborah A. AndersonIt’s Confetti Park Storytime! In this episode, we hear The Black Hair Alphabet, narrated by author and illustrator Deborah A. Anderson. This is a children’s book that names different African-American hairstyles, from A-Z. Deborah’s illustrations, which she created digitally, showcase a terrific diversity of styles. A is for Afro. B is for Bantu Knot. C…
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Music Medley: Dino Mania!
Read more: Music Medley: Dino Mania!Confetti Park: A music medley from Louisiana… kids songs about dinosaurs! This medley of kids music shows the diversity of Louisiana musicians. And today’s music medley features songs about dinosaurs! Songs featured in this episode, in order: When I Was a Dinosaur – Trout Fishing in America Joke of the Day – Pterodactyl Pee When…
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Trombonist David Phy recalls turning sheet music for the church organist–his dad
Read more: Trombonist David Phy recalls turning sheet music for the church organist–his dadIn this episode of Confetti Park, New Orleans-based trombonist Dr. David Phy shares early music memories of learning how to read sheet music with his dad. David is a professional musician who has performed with national acts and jazz artists such as The 4 Tops, The Temptations, Bonerama, Delfeyo Marsalis, The Yin Yang Twins, Chip…
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Katy featured as a “Mompreneur” in NOLA Family magazine
Read more: Katy featured as a “Mompreneur” in NOLA Family magazineLook for Katy Hobgood Ray and the Confetti Park Players in the October 2016 issue of NOLA Family! Katy is featured as a New Orleans Mompreneur in an article titled “Lullabies And Lagniappe” for her work as director of the choir and as a radio host/producer and book publisher. The article talks about how becoming…
