Rock the Cradle Play Along: Episode 1

Опубликовано 15 мая 2021, 10:00

Here at The Current, we live for joy, play and music discovery. We believe that music makes ordinary moments extraordinary. So this spring, we're making Saturday mornings extra special for kids and their grown-ups by bringing Rock the Cradle straight to your homes. Starting May 15, we are bringing some of the best parts of our much-loved in-person event to video. Over six video episodes, The Current will bring the dance party to you with Rock the Cradle Play Along. We have invited some of our best musician friends and other fun guests to get your weekend started with movement, play, learning, super fun surprises and of course, some music!

EPISODE 1 CONTENTS
Intro with Jade 00:00
Koo Koo Kanga Roo, "Putt Putt Butt Butt" 01:45
MacPhail Center for Music: High and Low 04:50
Gaelynn Lea, "Bird Song" 07:10
Little Moments Count: Sing to Your Baby 12:10
Bell Museum: Draw a Caterpillar 13:05
House of Dance: Break Dancing Lesson 18:39
Koo Koo Kanga Roo, "Sticky Icky" 23:36

Big thanks to our Rock the Cradle Play Along sponsors: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Bell Museum, Pizza Luce, Little Moments Count, MacPhail Center for Music, Sala Architects and Park Dental. Enjoy these special offers from our sponsors: files.apmcdn.org/production/44...

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ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

House of Dance Twin Cities — Established in 2014, House of Dance Twin Cities is Minnesota's first and premier dance studio dedicated to teaching breakdancing, popping & locking and hip hop dance classes to people of all ages and experience levels. The instructors humbly maintain that they are students themselves, dedicated to improving their dance so that they can share more with others. They take their art and their jobs very seriously and appreciate everyone who entrusts their learning with them.

Koo Koo Kanga Roo — Koo Koo Kanga Roo is a dance party of the senses. For the last 12 years, lifelong friends and collaborators Bryan and Neil have toured the globe delighting fans with their high-energy music, infectious positivity, and interactive live show. Of course, the global pandemic of 2020 threatened to put an end to the carefree fun that had come to define the band, but instead of putting the group on pause or looking for office jobs, Bryan and Neil doubled down and created their most triumphant and expansive album yet.

Gaelynn Lea — Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and not long after she hit the road with her husband Paul. So far she has toured in 45 states and 9 countries, captivating audiences around the world with her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. In addition to performing and recording, Gaelynn also does speaking engagements about Disability Rights, finding inner freedom, and accessibility in the arts. She uses her music as a platform to advocate for disabled people and to promote positive social change. She is currently working on a memoir about her touring adventures and disability advocacy that she plans to release in 2022.

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