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Megan Wells and Her Fiery Stories

That’s Amy Lowe singing and Megan Wells as Mrs. O’Leary, deconstructing the legend of the great Chicago fire of 1871. It’s from a CD called “Fire in Boomtown."

Moochas Gracias to Anna Moo

That’s the rich alto voice of Anna Moo with the lead song from her new CD, “Moochas Gracias.” Who would have thought of be-bop puddle stomping?

The Bottle Let Me Down

That’s Alejandro Escovedo with “Sad and Dreamy” — a song about a boy who’s just turned the Big One-O and is feeling his age already.

“Singing Science” with Tickle Tune Typhoon

You’re hearing a familiar tune, set to some new words by the group Tickle Tune Typhoon on their new CD, “Singing Science.”

Music for the Family and Peace

That’s the late Lennon with “Beautiful Boy” — his ode to his new-born son, Sean. It’s on a CD from Music for Little People called “A Celebration of Family.”

The Jasmine Flower

You’re hearing part of the traditional “Anthem of Parents” sung by the Beijing Angelic Choir from their recent CD, “The Jasmine Flower.”

World Playground II

Listen to the Recess! Clip https://recess.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/World-Playground-II-Music-Review.mp3 Author John Cech Air Date 8/23/2002 World Playground II Transcript It’s American Dance Week, and if you doh-see-doh through almost any of our urban neighborhoods today, you’re likely to hear an astonishing mix of music pouring from the windows of homes, cars and personal stereos, and see people dancing […]

Latin Lullaby

You’re hearing the Texas-based singer Tish Hinojosa, with her lovely cradle song, “A la nanita nana,” from “Latin Lullaby” — one of the remarkable series of lullaby CDs produced by Celestial Arts.

Bill Roberson Just Keeps On Singing

That’s Bill Roberson, the California-based folksinger, with an episode from his “Gripe and Grumpy Blues” on his CD for young people and families, “Keep On Singing” from Hermit Crab Music.

Kids, Cars, and Campfires

That’s the incomparable Guy Davis with part of his “New Shoes” — a song that’s sure to make the miles or the hours go by a whole lot faster this summer.