Jul 29, 2016
In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear a childhood music memory from New Orleans-based saxophonist John Doheny. John has a long career as a professional jazz musician, band leader, writer, and educator.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, he first started playing clarinet as a child and was part of youth...
Jul 19, 2016
In this episode of Confetti Park, we hear a childhood music
memory from Bruce Sunpie Barnes, the talented and multifaceted
blues harmonica player and zydeco accordionist from Louisiana.
In addition to leading the zydeco band the Louisiana Sunspots,
Bruce has had a long career as a ranger and naturalist at
the...
Jul 9, 2016
In this episode of Confetti Park, children's author Tommie Townsley of Lake Charles, Louisiana narrates the story of Adolpheaux, the Adventurous Dolphin.
In this Cajun animal tale, a small dolphin bravely sets out to discover what human beings are all about. His curiosity leads to an amazing alliance between himself and...
Jul 3, 2016
Ms. Chocolate, also known as Gwen Williams, is a storyteller and a singer who grew up in Louisiana. Many of her stories and songs to share with children today are the true memories and gathered songs from her own childhood in rural parts of central Louisiana. Church, family, school, and life in the country are recurrent...