Music CDs for Kids: Ungoofy, Nonphony and Just Plain Fun December 6, 2006 • The mother of 4-year-old girl, NPR host Melissa Block doesn't have patience for music that panders to what I consider to be misguided notions of what adults think kids must like. She shares some ideas for children's CDs that her whole family enjoys.
Music Music for Kids That Even Parents Might Love April 7, 2006 • A wide range of tunes for children is climbing the music charts — and much of it is acceptable to adult ears. Stefan Shepherd, who writes the kids music blog Zooglobble, talks to Melissa Block about his current favorite songs and artists. Music for Kids That Even Parents Might Love Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5329102/5330766" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Musician Resurrects Sandburg's 'Songbag' September 13, 2004 • In 1927, poet Carl Sandburg published The American Songbag, a collection of traditional music. Singer-guitarist Dan Zanes brings the music back in his new CD, Parades and Panoramas. Musician Resurrects Sandburg's 'Songbag' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3915143/3915967" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews 'House Party' from Dan Zanes November 4, 2003 • Singer-guitarist Dan Zanes once fronted the Del Fuegos, a popular rock band lauded by critics. But in 1990s, Zanes sought a simpler life and started a family. Now he's back with a kid-friendly CD of upbeat folk-flavored tunes called House Party. 'House Party' from Dan Zanes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1491616/1491767" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews Dan Zanes: From Del Fuegos to Family Fare November 9, 2002 • Dan Zanes, former lead singer for the 80s rock band The Del Fuegos, reinvents himself with folk-influenced music for children. His new CD is called Night Time!. Zanes visits with NPR's Scott Simon. Dan Zanes: From Del Fuegos to Family Fare Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/837584/837585" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews Dan Zanes Fresh Air October 16, 2001 • Former lead singer of the indie-rock band the Del Fuegos, Dan Zanes. When he became a father he realized he couldn't stomach music for kids, so started writing his own. He also formed the Rocket Ship Revue, a touring band that performs dance-party shows for kids. His first CD Dan Zanes + Friends Rocket Ship Beach received a Parents Choice Award and the kids liked it too. It also featured Suzanne Vega and Sheryl Crow. Zanes' new CD is Family Dance. Dan Zanes Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media
