This year's Grammy-nominees for Best Children's Album are all artists who are white, but young ears can and should hear a rainbow of identities represented in the music that is made specifically for them. Black and brown children deserve access to music that welcomes, reflects, and celebrates them.
In this special episode of Ear Snacks, we're thrilled to share songs by 10 excellent artists making exciting family music today. Three of these artists -- SaulPaul, Pierce Freelon, and Shawana Kemp -- introduce themselves and discuss the work of Family Music Forward, a grassroots organization dedicated to equity and racial justice in children's music.
So turn it up for these great family tunes by some amazing artists :
Brilliant New Idea by Elena Moon Park
Be Outside by Jazzy Ash
Dad You're Not a Teacher by The Pop Ups
Rainbow by SaulPaul feat. Lucy Kalantari
My Body by Pierce Freelon feat. Rissi Palmer
Glad You're Here by Justin Roberts
RBG by Joanie Leeds
These Shoes by Shine and the Moonbeams
If you enjoyed these songs, we hope you’ll find more music from these artists, follow their work, and share what you love. And if one of these tunes becomes part of your family playlist, let them know!
