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Dan Zanes Plants A 'Little Nut Tree'

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Dan Zanes Plants A 'Little Nut Tree'

The singer, known for his kid-friendly music, returns to his eclectic roots on his new album.

Dan Zanes Plants A 'Little Nut Tree'

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Dan Zanes: Broadway For The Smaller Set

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Dan Zanes: Broadway For The Smaller Set

Zanes is a big star in kids' music, and he's collaborated with artists as diverse as Natalie Merchant, Lou Reed and The Blind Boys of Alabama. Zanes' latest release, 76 Trombones, is a tribute to Broadway music, kid-style. He teams up with stars of the Great White Way, including Carol Channing (Hello Dolly!) and Matthew Broderick.

Dan Zanes: Broadway For The Smaller Set

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Stages of Grief for the 'BPP': Acceptance

In our tour of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief, we come to the last stop — acceptance. Editor supreme Tricia McKinney does the honors, with her Best Song in the World Today.

Stages of Grief for the 'BPP': Acceptance

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Music for Kids That Even Parents Might Love

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

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Musician Resurrects Sandburg's 'Songbag'

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'

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'House Party' from Dan Zanes

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

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Dan Zanes: From Del Fuegos to Family Fare

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

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Dan Zanes

Fresh Air

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.

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