It’s that time of year again. The countdown to the last day of school is on – for the students and the teachers. Parents are looking for goodbye gifts for their children to give to their favorite teachers (everyone needs another mug, right?) and kids are making special cards filled with precious sentiments. To celebrate the gift that is teachers, consider sharing this wonderful new song of gratitude from the dynamic duo Again Again featuring the hip hop stylings of Mista Cookie Jar. Take a listen here.
Welcome to Kids Rhythm and Rock’s annual Children’s Music Round Up! For those of you new to the site, at the end of each year, rather than doing a “Top 10” or a “Best of” list, I compile a list of albums that have come to my attention during the last 12 months and separate them into fun categories. The total number of albums that are included varies from year-to-year. This year 45 albums make an appearance in the list below.
The richness and depth that is family music just keeps growing. 2022 saw the introduction of new artists, established acts returning after creative hiatuses, and veteran performers taking risks and trying something new. Let’s say hello to 2023 by taking a look back at the “year that was” in children’s music. All albums are available online. Don’t see your favorites? Please add them in the comments.
Be Mindful, Be Kind
Music to guide our everyday lives.
For Children of All Ages performed by You and Us
Happy Day performed by Jenn Cleary
Just a Minute performed by Jesse Jukebox
Mosaic performed by Jumpin’ Jamie
Nursery Rhymes for Kinder Times performed by Raffi and Lindsay Monroe
Your Voice is Magic performed by Again Again
Dynamic Duos
Sometimes it’s just more fun to sing with a friend.
Best Day Ever performed by Stacey & Athena
Dear Heart performed by Martin and Rose
The Greats performed by Louis & Dan and the Invisible Band
Smith & Yarn performed by Aaron Nigel Smith and Red Yarn
Festival de Música
Music in Spanish and English for the whole family to enjoy.
Los Fabulosos performed by Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
Mi Colores performed by Nathalia
Musiquita performed by Musiquita
Oh, to be Young
Perfect tunes for the preschool crowd
Let’s Move performed by Katie Dwyer
Echo Songs, Vol. 2 performed by Noodle Loaf
Forgot My Oars performed by Tim Seston
Rain Rain Go Away performed by Adam Steele
Wondering performed by Music with Gina
Our Friends to the South
2022 was the year when music from Australia and New Zealand arrived on the scene.
It’s that time of year again. The countdown to the last day of school is on – for the students and the teachers. Parents are looking for goodbye gifts for their children to give to their favorite teachers (everyone needs another mug, right?) and kids are making special cards filled with precious sentiments. To celebrate the gift that is teachers, consider sharing this wonderful new song of gratitude from the dynamic duo Again Again featuring the hip hop stylings of Mista Cookie Jar. Take a listen here.
