Five newly released albums offer a mom’s perspective on songs for kids. All of these albums are available from various music sources this spring.
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Genevieve Goings: The Great Indoors
www.genevievegoings.com
The star of Disney’s Choo Choo Soul and a songwriter-producer for many children’s programs, releases this digital EP of five funky-fun original tunes for your next family dance party. The timely recording is from a new children’s record label called 8 Pound Gorilla Records out of Nashville.
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Video: “Shadow Puppets”
The Bright Siders: A Mind of Your Own
www.thebrightsiders.com
The Bright Siders is a unique musical collaboration between Nashville-based Americana songwriter Kristin Andreassen and Brooklyn-based child psychiatrist (and mom) Kari Groff, MD. Together, they create music with the purpose of helping children connect to their emotions.
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Video: “The Moon & the Stars & Me”
Kelli Welli: Let’s Go, Pistachio!
www.kelliwelli.com
Kelli is a Portland-based musician, visual artist, author and mom of twins who plays with everyday family as well as wordplay in her songwriting. Her new album is full of fun and whimsy for families with small children.
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Video: “Let’s Go, Pistachio!”
Sara Watkins: Under the Pepper Tree
www.sarawatkins.com
Sara Watkins of the Grammy-winning groups Nickel Creek, I’m With Her, and The Watkins Family Hour, releases a family-friendly album of soothing songs, including several covers and two originals meant for sharing with the entire family.
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Video: “Blue Shadows on the Trail (feat. Nickel Creek)”
Tracy Bonham’s Melodeon Music House: Young Maestros, Vol. 1
www.melodeonmusichouse.com
The iconic ’90s female rock star will release her first album for kids — a music education and video series that’s an outgrowth of her new Melodeon Music House program. These songs reflect Tracy’s approach to teaching music theory, with lyrics and sounds full of joy to invite physical engagement.
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Video: “Me Symphony”