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See Sharon, Lois & Bram On Screen And In Person At The Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Join Sharon, Lois & Bram for a rare live performance by the Trio at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival and the presentation of the film "25 Years of Skinnamarink", a celebration of the Trio’s achievements in children’s music over the past 25 years of their career. Sharon, Lois & Bram will also be available to take questions and autograph CDs. "25 Years of Skinnamarink" will be shown Sunday, May 4th at 11:00 am at the Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, (just east of Bathurst). The Toronto Jewish Film Festival is one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the world attracting over 30,000 people. This year they will screen some 90 films from May 3-11, 2008. Casablanca Kids Music Available Online Casablanca Kids music is now available for download online. Click here for full details Jack Grunsky Wins Best Children’s Juno Casablanca Kids congratulates Jack Grunsky on winning the 2007 JUNO AWARD for Children’s Album of the Year for his latest release MY BEAUTIFUL WORLD. MY BEAUTIFUL WORLD showcases Jack’s unique multi-cultural approach to music incorporating authentic instruments, rhythms, melodies and arrangements from around the world. With this album Jack takes children on a journey through a day in their own lives. With energetic, upbeat songs, clever lyrics and his trademark rich, cultural sounds, he helps children to see themselves as part of a beautiful world. Jack Grunsky’s name has become synonymous with excellence in children’s music. This is his fourth JUNO award, including garnering the award as Producer of Fred Penner’s Best Children’s Album SING WITH FRED. Prior to that, Jack won the JUNO for his albums SING AND DANCE and WAVES OF WONDER. He has also won several US Parent’s Choice Gold, iParenting and National Association of Parenting Publication Awards (NAPPA). The JUNO awards are presented by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and are considered the highest honour in Canadian recording. This is Jack’s eighth nomination. Fred Penner Paintings To Be Sold on ebay to Support Kidney Research Fred Penner has created a wonderful painting in support of kidney research in Canada. Fred Penner's painting will soon be sold on Ebay along with paintings by about 100 other Canadian celebrities. These original pieces of art will be on Ebay November 2, 2006 and bidding will end November 12, 2006 with all proceeds from the sale of these original artworks going to fund kidney research. You can check out the full list of celebrities and samples of some of the paintings at www.kidney.on.ca under "A Brush of Hope". Sharon, Lois & Bram: In The Schoolyard
Smorgasbord Wins iParenting Award Sharon, Lois & Bram’s SMORGASBORD has won an iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Audio Product. Reviewed by a diverse panel of parents, experts, licensed childcare centers and schools, the iParenting Media Awards provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products in the marketplace and then honors them with the most prestigious consumer award. Some of the reviewers’ comments included:
Casablanca Kids Wins 3 NAPPA Awards Casablanca Kids is pleased to announce that three recently released CDS won Gold NAPPA awards for outstanding Children’s Products. Sharon, Lois & Bram’s SMORGASBORD won in the Infant/Toddler competition, Jack Grunsky’s MY BEAUTIFUL WORLD won in the Ages 4+, and the compilation CD LULLABIES won in the Lullaby category. NAPPA, The National Parenting Publication Awards, evaluates more than 600 entries and honors what’s new, challenging and creative for kids. Their judges looked for a balance of entertainment and learning. They considered kid appeal (i.e., fun), uniqueness, educational value, age-appropriateness and longevity as kids grow. SHARON, LOIS & BRAM’S SMORGASBORD is a delicious mixture of familiar songs, clapping rhymes, playground games and traditional camp tunes. Some of the trio’s most popular songs such as Peanut Butter, Hey Dum Diddeley Dum, Jennie Jenkins and “A” You’re Adorable are all included in family friendly, sing-along CD In addition to over 45 minutes of music Sharon, Lois & Bram have provided a personal comment on each song, giving some background and history to the music as well as offering ideas on how listeners can personalize the songs and make them their own. My Beautiful World showcases Jack Grunsky’s unique multi-cultural approach to music incorporating authentic instruments, rhythms, melodies and arrangements from around the world. A winner of many awards, Jack has been compared to Paul Simon and Justin Timberlake in the world of children’s music. With My Beautiful World Jack Grunsky takes children on a journey through a day in their own lives and with energetic, upbeat songs, clever lyrics and Jack’s trademark rich, cultural sounds, helps children to see themselves as part of a beautiful world. LULLABIES is a collection of some of the best songs, old and new, designed to ease babies and young children to sleep. From traditional nursery rhymes to gentle island rhythms, to amusing dream adventures, each song is performed with love by such outstanding artists as Sharon, Lois and Bram, Banana Slug String Band, Parachute Express, Fred Penner and others. Included are Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be, sung by Sharon, Lois & Bram, Goodnight Moon by Parachute Express and Moon and Me by Bill Harley. Jazz Baby on XM Radio Jazz Baby is a new swinging CD series for the whole family performed by an artist roster that spans the worlds of music, film, television, and theatre. Jazz Baby artists include: veteran actor/comedian Jim Belushi, much-honored actress, Cybil Shepherd, Emmy Award winner Megan Mullally, the ambassador of New Orleans R&B and jazz, Dr. John, Manhattan Transfer's Janis Siegel, the legendary Rosemary Clooney, the “fifth Beatle”, Billy Preston, natch'l blues proponent, Taj Mahal, Latin legend Poncho Sanchez, veteran song stylist Freddie Cole (Nat's younger brother), Chilean phenom Claudia Acuna, Days of Our Lives Bad boy, Steve Blackwood. XM Kids will run a one hour special on Jazz Baby on September 17 and September 18 2005. The special will include songs from Jazz Baby Sessions 1-3 and artist soundbites from Cybill Shepherd, Megan Mullally and others. Jazz Baby on Television Watch for Jazz Baby on:
Jazz Baby Wins Awards This new, swinging CD series from Casablanca Kids has won several consumer awards, including:
Jazz Baby On Air Force One! If you’re flying, you can hear Jazz Baby as part of the in-flight entertainment on:
DON'T MEAN A THING IF KIDS DON'T GOT THAT SWING Star-studded Artist Lineup Retools Jazz Styles for Young Listeners on New Jazz Baby CDs Assembling a top-drawer roster of artists from the worlds of music, film, television and theater, Casablanca Kids in conjunction with Flying South Productions (a California-based production company) is offering children an entertaining introduction to the sophisticated arrangements and advanced rhythmic concepts of jazz music in the new Jazz Baby series of compact discs. The first three volumes in the series are set for national release in the U.S. on September 13, 2005. To read more about this, click here. CASABLANCA KIDS WIN TOP US AWARDS September 15, 2004 – Toronto, ON – Casablanca Kids is on a winning streak. Over the last several months, Casablanca Kids has received awards from some of the most prestigious consumer awards in the U.S. for children’s products including Parent’s Choice Awards, National Parenting Publications Awards and iParenting Media Awards. To read more about this, click here. CANADIAN CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER FRED PENNER VISITS ZAMBIA September 8, 2004 - Over the course of his career Canada’s Fred Penner has travelled the length and breadth of North America many times, taking his stories and songs to children in small towns and big cities. Today, he is experiencing something of a role reversal as he listens to the stories and songs of children in Zambia, a country in east Africa. To read more about this, click here. GRUNSKY RECEIVES NOD FROM THE INDUSTRY WITH BEST CHILDREN'S JUNO NOMINATION Grunsky's celebratory approach to kid's music is infectious...a non-stop fiesta..." Billboard Magazine Toronto, Canada Canada's foremost family entertainer, Jack Grunsky has been saluted with a Juno nomination for his efforts on his latest recording Like a Flower to the Sun. From his home in Toronto, Jack expressed his gratitude to the Juno nomination committee. "Music is a language which is so beneficial for children to learn at a young age, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to entertain children and to watch them blossom through their contact with many musical forms. I am equally touched that my musical colleagues have chosen to honour me with this nomination." To read more about this, click here. CRAZY CRAFTS DVDS EXPLORE IMAGINATIVE PLAY! New DVD series from Casablanca Kids offers the best in family entertainment! Crazy Crafts, a new DVD series from Casablanca Kids, is a wacky, colorful adventure, filled with stories and crafts specially designed to help children, parents and educators explore the endless possibilities of imaginative play. Based upon the popular television series "Crazy Quilt" from Treehouse TV, this unique DVD series presents a series of engaging stories illustrated by easy to make characters that are created using ordinary household items such as construction paper, pipe cleaners and styrofoam balls. To read more about this, click here. Casablanca Kids Turns Up The Music! Casablanca Kids Signs U.S. Distribution Deal With Turn Up The Music! Casablanca Kids Inc., one of the largest children's record labels in North America, has formalized an agreement with Turn Up The Music, Inc. for United States distribution of the former's extensive children's catalogue. To read more about this, click here. LEGENDARY CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINERS SHARON, LOIS & BRAM TO WELCOME 2004 WITH A NEW TELEVISION CONCERT SPECIAL! Toronto, December 15, 2003 Last year Sharon, Lois & Bram began a celebration of 25 years of collaboration, and with this announcement came a renewed public interest in the treasure trove of music the Trio has created for children everywhere. Sharon, Lois & Bram now begin the next chapter in their celebrated career with a brand new concert special called 25 Years of Skinnamarink. Recorded at the beautiful Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, in front of a live audience, Sharon, Lois & Bram welcomed musical guests The Canadian Brass, Natalie MacMaster, and Denny Doherty from The Mamas & the Papas. Families and fans across the country can see this very special concert event on January 1, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. on CBC Television. . To read more about this, click here. JACK GRUNSKY TO LAUNCH NEW CD WITH BREAKFAST FOR KIDS! Celebrated children's entertainer, Jack Grunsky lends his talent to build awareness for leading children's charity. Toronto, September 10, 2003 - Over the past 20 years, Jack Grunsky's name has become synonymous with excellence in children's music. His ten recordings have received some of the most prestigious awards in children's media, including two Juno Awards for Best Children's Recording, several Parents' Choice Gold Awards, and multiple placements on the American Library Association's Notable Recording Lists. To read more about this, click here. SHARON, LOIS & BRAM'S ABCS MAKE THE ALPHABET COME ALIVE IN THEIR DVD DEBUT! Sharon, Lois & Bram's ABCs offers all kinds of extras for parents and children alike! Toronto Canada - The alphabet comes to life in song and animation in Sharon, Lois & Bram's ABCs, their DVD debut. The alphabet has never been so much fun as portrayed by Sharon, Lois & Bram along with their sing-along audience and a whole family of animated letters. Songs like H is for Ham & Eggs, J is for Jellyman Kelly and N is for The Name Game will have the whole family singing and dancing their way through the alphabet. To read more about this, click here. FRED PENNER TAKES HOME JUNO AWARD! Sing with Fred named Best Children's Album of the Year At a gala event held Saturday night, Fred Penner was awarded Canada's most prestigious musical honour. Penner's 2002 release, Sing with Fred was named Best Children's Album of the Year, earning this world-renowned family entertainer his second Juno Award in this category. To read more about this, click here. Dr. David Suzuki releases 2 new CDs! March 19th, 2003 - Toronto, Canada - Award-winning broadcaster, scientist and noted environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki has consistently received high acclaim for his impressive body of work. Dr. Suzuki's unique ability to explain the complexities of science and the environment in a compelling, easily understood way is the focus of two new CD's from Casablanca Kids set for release on March 25th, 2003. To read more about this, click here. |
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