Welcome to Crescendo Music Education Podcast, where we dive into the stories, sounds, and sparks that inspire creativity and learning in the classroom and beyond. Today, we're taking a musical journey around the globe—and our tour guide is none other than world music children’s performer, DARIA!

For over four decades, Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou has been sharing the joy of music with families and classrooms across the U.S. and around the world. Her mission? To build bridges, celebrate culture, and create community through the universal language of music.

Daria’s music has earned numerous national awards for its cultural richness and educational value. You might know her as the voice behind the MLK Day “I Have a Dream” song or the powerful Earth Day anthem "We’ve Got The Whole World In Our Hands" that's sung by children globally. She's also brought us inspiring new classics like “Beautiful Rainbow World” and a special song for World Oceans Day.

But Daria’s impact goes beyond performance. She also creates incredible teaching resources that introduce children to world music instruments and traditions—like the chapchas, a unique rattle made from goat toenails and used in Andean music, which just so happens to be one of her favorite instruments!

So get ready to explore rhythms, stories, and sounds from around the world as we chat with Daria about how music connects us all—no matter where we’re from. Let’s dive into the world of music for children... and the magic it brings!

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

• How to Stay in Touch with Daria
  • https://www.dariamusic.com/
  • Youtube
  • Spotify
• 📘 Purchase World Music ABC's HERE

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