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10/10/2025

The memorial service for Peter Yarrow was held in NYC last evening. Dozens of people, many of them prominent (Tom Paxton, John Kerry, Noel Paul Stookey--of course, Tom Chapin, etc.) shared their memories and sang songs, ending with a rousing songfest of "Puff the Magic Dragon."
The service is on YouTube. Here's Joan Baez' tribute:

Thursday, October 9th - 7 PMNew York Society for Ethical Culture

10/09/2025

"Yeah, he was vain... it happens to people in power sometimes."
I'm laughing along with Bill Harley's new music video for "The Emperor's New Clothes Talking Blues."

Some stories are timeless!The Emperor’s New Clothes Walking BluesBased on “The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Hans Christian AndersonMusic and Lyrics by Bill Harl...

05/23/2025

RIP Dan Storper

05/22/2025

Sad news about the passing of Dan Storper today. He was the founder of Putumayo World Music, a long-time client

https://www.offbeat.com/news/putumayos-dan-storper-has-passed-away/

As the albums promised, Dan's compilations made a lot of people "feel good. "

Dan Storper, founder, creator and president of Putumayo World Music, passed away this morning in his home.

02/02/2025

Many many MUCHAS felicidades to Lucky, Alisha and everyone who works with the amazing Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band!!

Hooray!

Finally.

01/07/2025

Farewell, Peter. You did good in world.

Known for his political songs as well as Puff the Magic Dragon, the group’s co-songwriter died of bladder cancer after being diagnosed four years ago

11/11/2024

The First Lady of Children's Music has passed on. What a legacy she leaves behind!

Sympathies to the family of
Ella Jenkins and everyone at Smithsonian Folkways Recordings who keeps her work alive for each new generation.

Here she is (in NYC I think) with Pete Seeger. (If you haven't heard it, Pete's "Children's Concert at Town Hall" is a classic.)

07/25/2024

Next month, everyone in the children's music world will celebrate the 100th birthday of Ella Jenkins. Check out this article that Tim Ferrin wrote in tribute to the "First Lady of Children's Music" - https://ellajenkins.com/ella-centennial-article.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0-cvrL6GvxW4VfnPT-iuzRknC5elzC1tfzf9E-ISF-tyQSI6PAjBUgeb0_aem_gx8JeBCFtcvnT-UJiwbz5Q

Official website for Smithsonian Folkways artist Ella Jenkins.

02/16/2024

Are you a subscriber to SiriusXM? Do you enjoy hearing the DJs on SiriusXM Kids Place Live?
Kenny Curtis and Jack Forman from Kids Place Live were laid off this week. Other cutbacks to the channel (which has supported many indie artists over the past decades) may happen soon.

Artists and listeners can make a stink by contacting the programming dept. at SiriusXM Satellite Radio to voice your disapproval of these changes.
I'll share Joanie Leeds' post with more information in comments.

Please take a moment and email the President & CEO + call customer service. You can make a difference.
Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer:
[email protected]
Jennifer Witz, CEO: [email protected]
Sirius/XM Phone Number: (866) 635-2349

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01/22/2024

I'm sad to report the passing of Paul Lacques, an amazing musician with the LA based band Earthworm Ensemble. He was known and beloved by many, including fans of the wonderful I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. All thoughts are with Victoria, Shawn Nourse, Sherri Nourse, and every one of his friends and family.

He's the energetic artist on the far left of this band pic.