Apr 30, 2015
In this episode of
Confetti Park, Katy Ray interviews Johnette Downing,
award-winning children's music and author. Through her books and
songs, Johnettte shares Louisiana culture with kids around the
world.
Johnette will be appearing at Jazz Fest this year; it is her 23rd
year at the fest!
In this interview Johnette discusses how she came to play
children’s music, and how the jazz sounds of New Orleans inspired
her as a child. As an adult, she got to record a CD of children’s
songs with Jimmy LaRocca's Original Dixieland Jazz Band, which she
considers one of her crowing achievements.
She also discusses the importance of parents enjoying music and
dancing with their children. Jazz Fest is great for that!!!
Visit http://johnettedowning.com/ for
more info.
Learn about all the Louisiana musicians and authors featured on Confetti Park, at http://confettipark.com