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Humour and laughter in children's music (and musical television)

I've just had an article published in a special edition about laughter in the Jeunesse journal which focusses on 'young people, texts and...

'Bein' green': Kermit's crossover classic

Wistful children's song adapted as a call for Civil Rights 'Bein' Green' first appeared on the children’s television programme Sesame...

Turning children's music into numbers

... in other words How to quantify subjective aspects of media made for children (and others). ... officially known as The Children's...

'Spin a Magic Tune'. Soul Music for UK Children, 1973

'It's the wolf' '20 FANTASTIC NEW SONGS ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE CARTOON CHARACTERS'. This much-loved album is one of the strongest and in...

Four reasons why I write and perform music for children

I have been writing and performing music for children and families for nearly 15 years. I've written and recorded at least 200 songs for...

Spinning the child: A brief introduction

Once upon a time, not so long ago, everyone seemed to be singing to me, or about me. Records made for children or even by children seemed to

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