Ben HarperScott Soens
As recommended by Craig's and Marc's younger co-workers who work with teens every day
Under 10
Putumayo Kids (world music for children): putumayo.com/kids/home
Jack Johnson & Friends: Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies For The Film Curious George
Charlie Hope: I'm Me and World of Dreams
Jewel's children's albums: Lullaby and The Merry Goes 'Round
The Vespers
Elizabeth Mitchell
Aura Msimang
Melissa Errico
Justin Roberts
Louise Kent
10 and older
David Suzuki'a Playlist for the Planet
Wab Kinew (Canadian aboriginal rapper and CBC host)
Playing for Change Albums
War Child Albums
Hanson: The Great Divide
Brett Dennen
India Arie
K'naan
Michael Franti
Xavier Rudd
Ben Harper
Festivals
Hillside (Guelph, Ont): www.hillsidefestival.ca
Mariposa (Orillia, Ont): www.mariposafolk.com
Resources for Parents
Dr. Daniel J. Levitin, author of This Is Your Brain On Music: http://daniellevitin.com/publicpage/articles/for-parents/
2012 Grammy Award Nominees:
Best children's album
All About Bullies... Big And Small
Are We There Yet? – the Papa Hugs Band
Fitness Rock & Roll – Miss Amy
GulfAlive – the Banana Plant
I Love: Tom T. Hall's Songs Of Fox Hollow
2012 Juno Award Nominees
Children's album of the year
Connecting the Dots – Bobs & LoLo
Songs, Stories and Friends: Let's Go Play! – Charlie Hope
Sleepy Sky Lullaby – Eddie Douglas
Everyone – Music with BRIAN
My Butterfly/A Capella Lullabies – Vocal Paint
Parents' Choice Gold Awards –
Night Time! - Dan Zanes
Great Big Fun – Tom Chapin
Birds, Beasts, Bugs and Fishes (Little & Big): Animal Folk Songs – Pete Seeger
Country Goes Raffi (Tribute to Raffi)– Various Artists
We're Not Kidding!: A Tribute to Barry Louis Polisar