Derek McKinley and I immediately became best friends as we started talking.  We covered all kinds of topics like Japan, skiing, teaching, and of course the music that Derek makes.  Derek cares for children and children's rights as well as the environment and his music reflects that!  "The main goal of Sing Song Party Time is to provide fun and creative children’s music with an emphasis on healthy living and environmental awareness so that children will feel empowered to live full and happy lives."
Be sure to listen to his song 'Llama Lou' at the end of this episode!  Email mike@goodstuffpod.com with question or if you think you have good stuff to share!
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Episode #209 – Sing Song Party Time (Derek McKinley)

As a parent, are you always on the lookout for new — and good — things for your kids? Host Mike Mason is an educator, musician, and parent of three. Each week he introduces new music for kids, interviews a special guest about their "good stuff" for kids, and invites you to join in the fun (and griping) of parenthood. It is a podcast the whole family can listen to together.

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Pierce Freelon is an inspiration.  He's a musician, politician, and educator.  He has a brand new record called 'Black to the Future' which just came out a couple of weeks ago.  I really enjoyed learning from him and hearing all about his inspiration(s) for making music.  Make sure to listen all the way to the end to hear the song 'Braid My Hair'.  
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Episode #279 – Pierce Freelon

I had so much fun talking to Michael Hearst about his 47 (!!!) song new record Unconventional Vehicles.  It was great to get to know Michael and learn all about his musical projects from unconventional vehicles to extraordinary people and unusual creatures.  This talk is a blast.  Get to know Michael and stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear his songs 'Graf Zeppelin Airship' and 'Winston Wong Ice Vehicle'.  
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Episode #278 – Michael Hearst

Hello my friends!  It was great to welcome my new best friend Erica Rabner to the Good Stuff Kids Podcast.  We talked a lot about her background as well as her brand new record 'We Got This' and the importance of Real Talk!  Stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear her brand new song 'Slack'.  Be sure to check out the video for her song 'You're Not Alone' here as well:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHIkIFLBjAQ
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Episode #277 – Erica Rabner

It's Aaron Nigel Smith!  We had a great conversation talking about Reggae, his music and so much in between!  "Aaron Nigel Smith & The One World Chorus -- Live in LA was released on August 15th, distributed by Bob Marley's Tuff Gong International. This is an uplifting collection of reggae songs, some Aaron Nigel Smith originals (like "One") and some traditional and cover songs ("Fanga Alafia," "Simon Says," "One Love," "If I Had a Hammer").
Listen to his song 'One' at the end of our interview.
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Episode #276 – Aaron Nigel Smith

Tracy Bonham & Melodeon Music House is set to release a record for families called 'Young Maestro's Vol. 1'.  "The album, set to be released April 16, 2021 on Bonham’s Melodeon Music House label, is a celebration of music and movement that includes 11 songs that aren’t only fun to dance and sing along to but also teach musical concepts in an entertaining and light-hearted way."  Stick around until the end of the show to hear her brand new song 'Me Symphony'.
Side Note:  I've been listening to Tracy's music for years.  I was starstruck.  She's awesome!
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Episode #209 – Sing Song Party Time (Derek McKinley)

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