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Kids Music CDsReviews of old and new CDs for kids and of performances by kids artists
Let's Go Everywhere
Let's Go Everywhere - Medeski Martin and Wood Chickens - Buck Howdy and BB
Buck Howdy's newest CD, <i>Chickens</i>, includes his new partner BB. The new partnership adds another layer of fine harmony to Buck's already respected talents. I Wanna Play - Bill Harley
Bill Harley is a Grammy winning singer and storyteller. His music is intelligent and humorous. His stories are excellent as well. He's perfectly in touch with kids. My Green Kite - Peter Himmelman
"My Green Kite" is the fourth children's album from Peter Himmelman. Peter Himmelman also composes music for several popular TV shows and has many awards to his credit. For the Children by Max Quartet (Max Q)
This is a heartbreakingly beautiful project dedicated to Christal Rae Reynolds and St. Jude's Hospital by one of the most talented barbershop quartets. Yoga Child - Bingo Records
Bingo Records brings us "Yoga Child," a nice way to introduce any child to basic yoga concepts. A World of Music Toucan Jam
Toucan Jam (Two Can Jam), comprised of Kelly Mulhollan and Donna Stjerna, features a variety of unique and entertaining instruments which produce a sound that ranges from capturing the swing movement of the 1940s to the Appalachian music of the Ozarks. A World of Music released in 2006 is a collection of fun songs, amazing stories and ethnic legends that keeps your toes tapping, a smile on your face, and provides moments of reflection on our childrens childhood as well as our own. A World of Music Toucan Jam
Toucan Jam (Two Can Jam), comprised of Kelly Mulhollan and Donna Stjerna, features a variety of unique and entertaining instruments which produce a sound that ranges from capturing the swing movement of the 1940s to the Appalachian music of the Ozarks. A World of Music released in 2006 is a collection of fun songs, amazing stories and ethnic legends that keeps your toes tapping, a smile on your face, and provides moments of reflection on our childrens childhood as well as our own. This Pretty Planet - Tom Chapin
Released in 2000, this CD would do any Earth Day celebration justice. Children and celebrities join Chapin in singing the importance of caring for and respecting Mother Earth. Songs such as Mother Earths Routine explain the various seasons and how each season is important. The Cheetah Girls In Concert
Review of The Cheetah Girls in concert in DFW in October 2006, accompanied with Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) and Everlife. Catch That Train! - Dan Zanes and Friends
A great album that everyone in the family will enjoy. My Best Day (Live) - Trout Fishing in America
Trout Fishing in America is back with their latest live album, "My Best Day." It features their best and most current hits along with the reactions of a live audience. It's a winner. A Mother's Gift: Lullabies From the Heart - Carnie Wilson
Carnie Wilson of the legendary Wilson Phillips returns to the music scene with a lullabye album in honor of her new daughter. The Sunny Side of the Street by John Lithgow
John Lithgow's latest CD for children is a true gem. Get ready to laugh and enjoy together. The Cheetah Girls 2 Soundtrack
The Cheetah Girls are back with a new movie and soundtrack. This one does include Raven and the energetic music we've come to expect from the Cheetah Girls. Baby Loves Jazz: Go Baby Go
"Baby Loves Jazz" comes to us from Verve Records. It provides the perfect opportunity to introduce your small children to the magic of jazz. The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Magic Maestro Music
The Magic Maestro Series features Stephen Simon and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. [i]The Sorcerer's Apprentice[/i] is the fourth CD in the series and will delight both parents and children. cELLAbration: A Tribute to Ella Jenkins
"cELLAbration: A Tribute to Ella Jenkins" gives us a sampling of Ella's wonderful children's music and some excellent artists. The CD won the Children's Grammy in 2005. Why Not Sea Monsters: Songs from the Scriptures
Justin Roberts and Liam Davis have created two appealing CDs of scriptural songs: "Songs from the Hebrew Scriptures" and "Songs from the New Testament." What's Eating Yosi?
Yosi is a rocking dad with several CDs. His summer release, "What's Eating Yosi?" is all about food. Free To Be...You And Me (CD)
"Free To Be ... You And Me" started as a children's TV special in 1972. The soundtrack became quite popular and has recently been re-released. Spearheaded by Marlo Thomas (That Girl), it involves many big names and classic tracks. Disney Pixar "Cars"
The movie and soundtrack of Disney Pixar's "Cars" will be released on June 6, 2006. The "Cars" Soundtrack includes some great songs and an amazing list of performers. What a Way to Play - Debi Derryberry
Debi Derryberry has had an interesting and varied career but has mostly specialized in music and voice-overs. She is best known as the voice of <i>Jimmy Neutron</i> but has an amazing list of credits. The Johnny Cash Children's Album
The Johnny Cash Children's Album is classic children's country. Several of the songs were previously unrecorded by the legendary Johnny Cash. Several duets also feature his wife, June Carter Cash. High School Musical 2-Disc Special Edition Soundtrack
High School Musical is the most popular Disney Channel Exclusive movie and soundtrack in history. The "Special Edition Soundtrack" with karaoke tracks will be released on 5/23/06 with karaoke tracks, a music video, and a new song. Bottle of Sunshine - Milkshake
Milkshake is one of today's most visible bands for children. They appear regularly on Noggin and at Jamarama Live concerts and they've recently been seen in a project for PBS Kids. "Bottle of Sunshine" is their 2nd album and they have a third coming out soon. Catch That Train - Dan Zanes and Friends
Dan Zanes is becoming a big name in family music. His newest release is "Catch That Train." Dan Zanes & Friends invite us to party along with them. Best Friends: Maya and Miguel
A great album of oldies and more as an off-shoot of the popular PBS show "Maya and Miguel." Every Day is a Birthday / Brady Rymer
This is Brady Rymer's 4th album for kids. It's a cool collection of original songs that relate perfectly to children and families. Beethoven's Wig 3
Beethoven's Wig is a fascinating series from Richard Perlmutter. It takes some of the most classic classical music and adds silly and creative lyrics to make it both memorable and extremely fun. Yosi's Under a Big Bright Yellow Umbrella
Yosi is a musical dad who started out making up songs for his kids. His songs are silly and fun. Bill Harley's One More Time
Bill Harley's "One More Time" is a collection of some of Bill's most popular songs (and one story). Bill's songs are stories too, many of them are narrative masterpieces. This album will be a favorite with the whole family. The Backyardigans
The Backyardigans is a cute TV show on Nick Jr. that is primarily for preschoolers. The show focuses mainly on adventures of imagination. The CD is a collection of songs from the series and will be a favorite with young kids and parents. Bratz Genie Magic
Bratz are not only dolls, now they are recording stars too. Their target audience is probably 6-10 year old girls. Girls may like "Bratz Genie Magic," but parents may find it annoying or downright offensive. Disneymania 4
[i]Disneymania 4[/i] is a fun collection of popular young artists and many classic Disney songs. The Disneymania series uses both remixed classics and new songs to create CDs that appeal greatly to kids and teens. Sing and Dance - Jack Grunsky
Jack Grunsky uses a great array of instruments and a fantastic beat to convey the messages in his songs. If that weren't enough, he is a very talented singer and writes most of his own songs. "Sing and Dance" is a great album from a fantastic artist. Little Einsteins Musical Missions CD
Disney's "Little Einsteins" is an amazingly wonderful TV series. It incorporates cartoons, classical music and musical terminology, classic works of art and famous landmarks into fun "Missions." The CD is amazing in itself and is truly interactive. Girl Authority
"Girl Authority" will be popular with young girls. It's a collection of 9 girls with 'distinct personalities.' It's mainly an effort to bring popular music down to a level that appeals to preteens. It succeeds in some ways. That's So Raven Too CD
"That's So Raven Too" is the 2nd soundtrack album from the popular TV series that stars Raven Symone. The album features Raven and her cast-mates along with several other singers. Review: Devo 2.0 CD/DVD Combo
Devo was a popular but wacky group of the 80s. Now we have "Devo 2.0" which takes the popular songs and gives them a kids' flair. Disney Standards - Steve Tyrell
[i]Disney Standards[/i] by Steve Tyrell is a lovely collection of classic Disney songs in the style of the old crooners. Parents will quite possibly love the CD even more than the kids. Mainly Mother Goose (Sharon, Lois & Bram)
Sharon, Lois and Bram have working been together for 25 years. That's pretty amazing to me. They've had two TV series and many many recordings and concerts. Noisy Songs for Noisy Kids (The Thunderlords)
The Thunderlords describe themselves on their webpage as a cross between the Wiggles and Rob Zombie. That's a pretty good description. I would call it 'head-banger' music for kids. Big Kid - Sara Hickman
Sara Hickman's album [i]Big Kid[/i] is an amazing thing. Sara and her team have put together an eclectic selection that will appeal to young and old. InFINity by Trout Fishing in America
Trout Fishing in America is a pair of big kids named Ezra Idlet and Keith Grimwood. Their favorite toy is their music and they like to share it will all who are young at heart. Their music is pure fun. "Into the Rush" - Aly and AJ
Aly and AJ are teen sisters who have been singing and performing most of their lives. [b]Into the Rush[/b] is their first album and is ranking well with the teen pop charts. Aly and AJ are often featured on Radio Disney and other teen stations. "B5" by B5, The Breeding Brothers
B5, the Breeding brothers, are one of today's hottest young teams. They have pure harmony, great dance moves, stunning good looks and more. "B5" is their first album. Literacy in Motion by The Learning Company
The Learning Station is an experienced team of performers. Their latest release, Literacy in Motion (2005), is a fun tie-in to many popular kids books. Disney Girlz Rock
Disney Girlz Rock is a collection of 'girl power' songs from some of Disney's top female artists. Artists include Raven-Symone, Caleigh Peters, The Cheetah Girls, Haylie and Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Everlife, Aly and AJ, Myra, A*Teens, Christina Aguilera, Cristy Carlson Romano, The Beu Sisters and Hayden Panettierre. Jazz Baby Session 1
You could say this is Mom's music that's certified kid-friendly. Or you could say that it's kids music that's guaranteed to be fun for parents too. Either way, you will say this is a great series. Animusic DVD
This is a unique and fascinating project. They started with synthesized music and then created computer animations to 'fit' the music. The videos are awe-inspiring for all ages. Review: Cheetah Girls in Concert with Special Guests Aly and AJ - 12/23/05 - Grand Prairie, Texas
Radio Disney presents the Cheetah-licious Tour with special guests Aly and AJ! Here's a review of the 12/23/05 performance in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Mother Goose Rocks: Top 20 Music Video Countdown DVD
Mother Goose Rocks is a great series of classic kids songs redone in the style of mainstream artists by celebrity impersonators. This DVD includes the top 20 videos of their songs and several extras. Be Bop Your Best by Red Grammer
Red Grammer has been nominated for a Grammy Award for this wonderful album which focuses on positive character traits such as integrity and kindness. Some Assembly Required by Tom Chapin
Tom Chapin has been recording for over 30 years. This is his newest family album and it has recently been nominated for a Grammy Award. With great songs, enormous talent, and some notable guest singers, this album is destined to be a big hit. Scat Like That: A Musical Word Odyssey by Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer
"A Musical Word Odyssey" is the perfect name for this album. It is a true linguistic masterpiece. It's an amazing combination of music and lyrics. Meltdown - Justin Roberts
Meltdown - Justin Roberts has a knack for blending great music with fun lyrics for kids. His previous CDs have won multiple awards and this one may top them. Kids and parents will enjoy his light rock style. |
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