"B is for Bob" by Bob Marley
If you love Bob Marley, bring your kids into the fold.
This 2009 collection of his music features original songs as recorded and new mixes re-imagined and produced by Marley's Grammy-winning son Ziggy, sure to please kids and adults alike. Sing along with your kids to your favorite tunes from the reggae legend like "Three Little Birds," "Jamming," "Satisfy My Soul" and "Could You Be Loved."
"Family Time" by Ziggy Marley
According to http://www.ziggymarley.com/ (the famed musician's official website), "An easygoing journey of original tunes and a fewcovers, the album offers a full collection of family-oriented songs for those already familiar with Marley's beloved work in the genre, and may serve to introduce today's youngest generation to reggae. Highly listenable many times around, a quality that parents will appreciate, 'Family Time' resonates with themes of love, responsibility, unity, freedom and fun (not to mention generosity----proceeds from the sale of 'Family Time' will benefit Chepstowe Basic School in Port Antonio, Jamaica).
"For the Kids" by Various Artists
Give backwith this collection of classic and original children's music performed by an all-star lineup of popular and powerful performers. A portion of the proceeds benefits the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, "a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America's public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education," according to http://www.vh1savethemusic.com/. Bands and artists include Barenaked Ladies, Cake, Dan Zanes, Sarah McLachian and Tom Waits, among others.
"Here Comes Science" by They Might Be Giants
Since 1982, They Might Be Giants has been playing experimental, unconventional alternative music, so releasing multiple children's albums in addition to their adult rock seems true to form. According to the band's official website (http://www.theymightbegiants.com/), "We won the 2009 Grammy for Best Children's Album (Music) for a kids project called 'Here Come the 123's as well as a Grammy in 2001 for Best Song in a Motion Picture or Television Series for the theme to Malcolm in the Middle (Boss of Me). You can hear TMBG every night in the orchestral and rock open for the Daily Show, and your kids probably know us from our opening and closing themes to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Higgleytown Heros."
"Not for Kids Only" by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman
Children's music according to talented mandolin player David Grisman and the late, great Jerry Garcia, this 1993 recording takes traditional children's songs set to old-time folk sounds. Both playful and sophisticated, the album's tracks include "Teddy Bears' Picnic" and "There Ain't No Bugs On Me."
"Yo Gabba Gabba: Music is Awesome" by Yo Gabba Gabba
Though the TV show is most age-appropriate for toddlers, kids and adults of all ages will enjoy this 2009 album featuring fun and funky modern songs from the show. Tunes include songs by popular bands abd artists, including The Shins, The Roots, Biz Markie and Of Montreal. second volume that came out in 2010 features more tracks from the show and various artists, including Weezer, MGMT, Jimmy Eat World and Philadelphia's Dr. Dog.
More children's albums:
- "76 Trombones" by Dan Zanes and Friends
- "Dreamland: World Lullabies & Soothing Songs" by Various Artists
- "Jazz for kids: Clap, Wiggle, and Shake" by Various Artists
- "Kids" by Keller Williams
- "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the film Curious George" by Jack Johnson and Friends
- "Snack Time" by Barenaked Ladies
- "The Johnny Cash Children's Album" by Johnny Cash
- "Platinum All-Time Favorites" by Sesame Street
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