‘Songs for Spring,’ the third of four seasonal volumes of music from Little Folkies, is out digitally today on Smithsonian Folkways.
Developed in San Francisco by musician, educator, and composer Irena Eide (also known as the artist Rainy Eyes), Little Folkies is a multi-award-winning early childhood folk music program for parents, teachers, and kids ages 0-5.
‘Songs for Spring’ salutes the season of new beginnings with spirited folk songs about communing with the living world around us. Whether enjoyed at home, in the classroom, or on the go, these tunes encourage sharing, exploration, and the joy of music-making at the heart of the Little Folkies curriculum.
Performers on this album include Irena Eide, Miranda Mallard, Emily Mann, Phoebe Hunt, Jan Purat, Blaine Sprouse, Jimmy Touzel, Sharon Gilchrist Music, Isaac Cantor, Paul Knight, Phoenix McKenna, Nova McKenna, Shiloh Smith, and Josh Smith.
Each season of Little Folkies’ original four-volume collection will be released digitally and culminate in a complete 4-CD set and songbook.
— Produced by Irena Eide. Recorded by Irena Eide, Robert Cheek, Jeremy D’Antonio, and Mark Allen-Piccolo. Mixed by Irena Eide. Mastered by Dirk Powell.
Illustrations by Amelia Heron. Design by Pharis Romero.
Smithsonian Folkways
‘Songs for Spring,’ the third of four seasonal volumes of music from Little Folkies, is out digitally today on Smithsonian Folkways.
Developed in San Francisco by musician, educator, and composer Irena Eide (also known as the artist Rainy Eyes), Little Folkies is a multi-award-winning early childhood folk music program for parents, teachers, and kids ages 0-5.
‘Songs for Spring’ salutes the season of new beginnings with spirited folk songs about communing with the living world around us. Whether enjoyed at home, in the classroom, or on the go, these tunes encourage sharing, exploration, and the joy of music-making at the heart of the Little Folkies curriculum.
Performers on this album include Irena Eide, Miranda Mallard, Emily Mann, Phoebe Hunt, Jan Purat, Blaine Sprouse, Jimmy Touzel, Sharon Gilchrist Music, Isaac Cantor, Paul Knight, Phoenix McKenna, Nova McKenna, Shiloh Smith, and Josh Smith.
Each season of Little Folkies’ original four-volume collection will be released digitally and culminate in a complete 4-CD set and songbook.
🐛 Stream or download the spring collection now: orcd.co/little-folkies-spring
Learn more: www.littlefolkies.com/
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Produced by Irena Eide. Recorded by Irena Eide, Robert Cheek, Jeremy D’Antonio, and Mark Allen-Piccolo. Mixed by Irena Eide. Mastered by Dirk Powell.
Illustrations by Amelia Heron. Design by Pharis Romero.
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