Music

Melissa Etheridge Is Awake Now

I admit it: I love me some Melissa Etheridge. The rocker, lesbian mom, cancer survivor, environmental activist, political panelist, and all-around dyke icon has a new album coming out September 25, and I’m placing my pre-order now. (I also have two cats and love tofu; thankfully I can’t hit a softball to save my life, […]

Back-to-School Music Ideas from Erin Lee and Marci

I interviewed children’s musicians Erin Lee and Marci after meeting them on the R Family cruise in July, and posted about their inclusive approach to children’s music as well as their escapades with an illegal Elmo. They’ve kindly agreed to do a regular guest post with thematic recommendations for kid-friendly music, as well as ways

Illegal Elmos and Other Hazards of Children’s Music

Children’s musicians Erin Lee and Marci spoke with me aboard the R Family cruise in July about their inclusive approach to kids’ music. They gave me too much material to include in a single article, so below is a second piece from our conversation. I’m also very pleased to announce they will be regular guest

Fine By Them: Erin Lee and Marci Make Kids Music Inclusive

(In my analysis of Thursday’s HRC/LOGO Presidential Forum, I mentioned that schools should teach about LGBT families and the acceptance of diversity from day one. It’s coincidental that I wrote this piece for Bay Windows this week, but I think it’s appropriate.) The song “Fine By Me,” by children’s musicians Erin Lee Kelly and Marci

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Children’s Musical Development

I love my son’s Music Together class, as I’ve written before. Not only is it great for the kids, but it encourages us parents to participate in our children’s musical exploration, sharing drums, bells, scarves, shakers, and anything else that makes a sound or marks a rhythm. In how many other places would you find

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