Whether you’re in a household full of music-lovers or you just appreciate awesome tunes and music videos for kids, you’re sure to enjoy these fun, upbeat songs by incredible children’s musicians from around the world.
All of these songs are among this year’s best summer releases in children’s music, so you and your kiddos will definitely want to take a listen and have a fun music video viewing party!
Baby Beluga – Raffi and Yo-Yo Ma
Almost 40 years ago, the renowned children’s musician and advocate Raffi released the beloved Baby Beluga album. To celebrate the anniversary of the song and album, Raffi sings “Baby Beluga” accompanied by famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma in a new video that continues the series of recorded-at-home musical offerings that Yo-Yo began in March. This unique performance of two musical legends includes a new verse for adults! This one is perfect for the entire family from adults who are reminded of their childhood by the beloved tune to kids who will certainly enjoy this sweet and fun song and video about an adorable little white whale.
A Place To Call Home – Dana
Dana is an award-winning indie children’s artist who aims to introduce music of all genres that engages and educates to her listeners. In this newly-released album, Dana sings about the habitats and homes of creatures of all kinds from the land to the sea to the sky. Including tracks like “Let’s Build a Dam,” “ Honey Bee Bee Bop,” and “Animal Hide and Seek,” this album reminds young listeners that all living beings need a place to feel safe and to call home, and encourages them to mind and respect the natural habitats of all of the earth’s creatures!
Songs Across the Pond – Brady Rymer and David Gibb
Three-time GRAMMY Nominee Brady Rymer and UK BBC Folk Award Nominee David Gibb present a collaborative album about making new friends, sharing unexpected discoveries and creating joyful music together in Songs Across the Pond. The album features tracks that will appeal to kids and adults alike as with lighthearted themes and lyrics, rock-like sounds and great vocal harmony. When you listen through this album, you’ll be taking your little ones on a musical adventure across the globe during which they’ll learn about the magic of transatlantic collaboration and friendship!
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