"Sing About It", by The Wood Brothers

Ah! I love it! Thought I would share this lovely thing with you all ... 

"Sing About It", by The Wood Brothers

I've added it to my favorites.  Enjoy!

Jessica Daisi

Music Unites

"One Love" - Live From Madrid


"Whenever the Playing For Change Band takes the stage, there is always a tremendous amount of love and energy in the air. For this very special performance it was even more palpable, as the band was joined by many of our friends featured in our various Songs Around the World: Tula's amazing vocals, Roberto Luti playing the National steel slide guitar, Francois Viguie on the bongos, Stefano Tomaselli on the sax, Venkat playing the tablas, and the beautiful choir vocals of Sinamuva.
This performance served as a powerful milestone in the evolution of Playing For Change. Seeing so many talented musicians from all different cultures and walks of life united on stage for this very special night was a physical manifestation of our mission: to connect the world and bring peace through music."  - Playing for Change


I adore Playing for Change - hope you enjoy this.  Click on the link above to the website to listen to more music. 

Music unites.

Jessica

Fun Children's CD

I was just listening to samplings of kid's Cds/compilations online, and found some great songs in the mix!

Anyhow, as I said, I only listened to a sampling of each song.  See the list of albums below, and visit the links to listen to samples of each song on the album. 
  http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1551750023855622875&postID=3102461226962272551

http://www.amazon.com/For-The-Kids/dp/B002P0UQXO/ref=pd_sim_dmusic_a_2

http://www.amazon.com/Its-A-Big-World/dp/B002SB7C32/ref=pd_sim_dmusic_a_6

http://www.amazon.com/You-Are-My-Little-Bird/dp/B000S5B0YM/ref=pd_sim_dmusic_a_9

http://www.amazon.com/Its-A-Big-World/dp/B002SB7C32/ref=pd_sim_dmusic_a_6




(I love this one! Great harmonies - lots of sweet ballads good for quiet time, relaxation, lullabys - especially love "Powder Blue Solo" as a lullaby)

Looks like my WISH LIST is going to get an some additions! Have fun!

Jessica

Funny Music

BOTTLE BAND





Here's a quirky little rendition of Peacherine Rag, performed by a bottle band.  You can make music with anything ;)



Jessica

Exciting New Social Stories Music Project!

You've heard me (read) mention of my new friend, Craig Evans, in the web autism community.  Craig hosts a wonderful site dedicated to the world of autism :  http://www.autismhangout.com/.  Craig is also a fellow musician (see past blog posting for more info on his wonderful CD that I use often in therapy!)

Craig, along with his fellow musician friends, are working on a project that I am especially excited about.  They are gathering various social stories, and putting them to music! I will be sharing with him some of my own, and I cannot wait to hear the finished product.  I am certain to get a lot of use out of these within session, and I also look forward to being able to send these with my clients for use outside of therapy.  See below excerpt from the AutismHangout webpage (or visit the page ... see link above) for more info.
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A Call For Social Stories!! Let's Put Them To Music!
Teachers, aids, caregivers and parents, if you've a great Social Story, here's a chance to put it to music and share it with others.
It's been proven time and again that music helps open up our kids. So why not put together "the best of" our community-prepared Social Stories with music so that all our special kids can benefit? Read more here.




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I will keep you posted!

Jessica

Putumayo new song collection/CD Jazz Playground

About Jazz Playground


Included is a colorful new kid-friendly booklet!
"On March 9th, Putumayo Kids will add to its acclaimed Playground series with the release of Jazz Playground, a new collection of international jazz songs for children. From bebop and swing to Latin and African jazz, this multicultural CD celebrates the vibrant diversity and global influence of jazz and will get the whole family grooving!"        - Putumayo Playground website
      
For more info and TO LISTEN TO SOUND CLIPS OF THE SONGS, visit http://www.putumayo.com/en/putumayo_kids_catalog_item.php?album_id=1004

I am not the bigges Jazz fan, but love several of the songs in this collection.  Several of them provide a really great solid beat ... makes you want to move! I also adore #10 The Mighty Buzzniks • Agree & Disagree - (Australia).  This really is a great song for showing that we can still get along regardless of what we may or may not have in common, and that's it's ok to have differences.  This is a great concept for any of us, but I immediately thought of some of my little clients who have autism (tolerance for change/different ways of doing things) as well as some of my adolescent clients (self image, individuality).

Jessica

Black History Month - the great Odetta Holmes

In honor of both Black History Month and of an amazingly beautiful musician/music, I wanted to dedicate today's blog to Ms. Odetta Holmes. 

My Uncle Alan, one of the great influences on my life and my music, sent me an email recently with YouTube links that lead me to Odetta's gorgeously (a new word just for blogging ;) haunting rendition of "House of the Rising Sun". 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aaya8jYZBO8&feature=related
You aren't able to see it in this clip, but Odetta was an amazing guitarist as well.

Excerpt from Wiki on Odetta Holmes:


Her first professional experience was in musical theatre and was in the national touring company of Finian's Rainbow.

While touring, she was bitted by the early folk music bug in California. She played in the major/developing folk clubs/night clubs in Calif (hungry i) and NYC (Blue Angel) then performed/recorded with Woody Guthrie, Harry Bellafonte, etc. In addition to folk/blues recording and concerts, involvement in 60s civil rights, she also acted in several films including film of William Faulkner's Sanctuary (1961) and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974).
 
Jessica

Putumayo Haitian Relief AND new Cd release

HAITIAN RELIEF

In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Putumayo is re-releasing French Caribbean and our children’s CD Caribbean Playground and will be donating 100% of our proceeds from the sale of each CD

to The Red Cross.

French Caribbean

Caribbean Playground

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CONGRATULATIONS NEW ORLEANS!

The city and Putumayo's New Orleans office is celebrating the almost implausible story of a team and a community rising above their problems.

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Putamayo RHYTHM & BLUES
(click above link to listen)

Classic rhythm & blues performed by first generation legends and rising stars of today’s retro R&B revival

 
 





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I love Putumayo!
Jessica

Quake survivor played music in his mind

Quake survivor played music in his mind

"In the darkness that followed, Haitian-born violinist Romel Joseph thought the earthquake that shook his Port-au-Prince music school to pieces was a dream.

Born partially blind, his recollections relied on his stronger senses."

Find the rest of this wonderful article at Cincinatti.com.  A bitter sweet article, but another instance on the power of music and it's ability to reach anyone, anywhere.

Jessica

Frailin' With Friends = Fun Music!

I have recently met a friend via the internet who not only hosts an autism resource website, but is a fellow musician as well.  Craig Evans hosts http://www.autismhangout.com.  I mentioned in a recent blog posting a 'webinar' that I viewed on Autism Hangout which featured Lindsey Beil and her book, Raising a Sensory Smart Child.  Since then, I have revisited the Autism Hangout website as it is a wonderful resource! In my recent visit I stumbled upon mention of Craig's wonderful CD entitled Frailin' With Friends.

Frailin' With Friends features Craig's lovely banjo (and friends) tunes.  They are toe-tapping, upbeat, and lots of fun.  "This CD of happy music was assembled as a day-brightener for those living with the daily challenges of autism. I'm also using all the proceeds from sales to fund Autism Hangout."  Visit www.autismhangout.com/directory/store.asp for more information as well as to HEAR SAMPLES of songs.


I have big plans for this wonderful CD as I implement it into my own sessions.  Thank you, Craig, for such a wonderful resource!


Jessica