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Today on Benny Asking People Questions we speak with Siu and Leah of Loopy Tunes Music in New Zealand. We discuss their love for music, their love for culture and language sharing and their impending impossibly massive and most beautiful of projects. The post The impossible beauty of a loopy tune appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on Benny asking People Questions, we chat to the amazing Barry Louis Polisar, a true pioneer of the children’s music genre in Part 2 of the series, From the movie Juno, a casual black listing , a quick trip to the White House, Barry’s career defies explanation or type casting and is a genuine gift in the world of children’s voices. The post Messaging And Mayhem with Barry Louis Polisar – Part 2 appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on Benny asking People Questions, we chat to the amazing Barry Louis Polisar, a true pioneer of the children’s music genre, From the movie Juno, a casual black listing , a quick trip to the White House, Barry’s career defies explanation or type casting and is a genuine gift in the world of children’s voices. Be sure to tune in to part 2. The post Messaging and Mayhem with Barry Louis Polisar – Part 1 appeared first on Benny Time.

On today’s episode of Benny Asking People questions, we chat to New Zealand, Music with Michal about her career and more importantly her career to come. She talks openly about her passion for children to be free to explore their emotions and the importance she holds in these emotions shaping our future. The post Music, and Calm, with Michal appeared first on Benny Time.

In part two of our podcast with Chris Lam Sam, we talk in part about his advocacy for children and just how the future looks for a man of many hats. The post Chris Lam Sam – Part 2 appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on Benny Asking People Questions we speak with New Zealand’s one and only Chris Lam Sam. Not only do we get the opportunity delve deeply into his music and the success of The Funky Monkeys, but we also explore just what makes him so passionate an advocate for the wellbeing and representation of children. The post Advocating with Chris, waving the flag for kiwi kids – Part 1 appeared first on Benny Time.

On todays episode of Benny Asking People Questions, I speak with Kirsten and Matt, Wife and Husband team behind Canadas Rock Childrens act The Relative Minors. We discuss the DIY attitude transition of garage band to kids band, and why we won’t need to wait 10 years for the second albums. The post Insights and revelations with The Relative Minors appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on Benny Asking People Questions we speak with Juanita Ryder, creator and artistic director of Cheeky Monkey Club. Juanita is desperately passionate about what she does and today she comfortably discusses the learning journey she has been on in to developing a musical program that not only allows children to be front and centre of its creation and direction, but also showcases her unique ability to engage and react to the agency of the children. A true gift to [...] The post Join the Club with Juanita Ryder appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on Benny asking People Questions we chat to Emily Mcknight Aka Emily Who, all about her not so humble beginnings next to the royalty of Jay Lagaia and Jays Jungle. Emily talks about the lessons learnt, the experienced gained and exactly what goes into creating such a deeply intimate delivery that seems so rare these days. The post Stepping out from behind the jungle with Emily Who appeared first on Benny Time.

On todays episode of ‘Benny Asking People Questions’ we speak with Sarah and Manny Kechayas of Pevan and Sarah. It has been a long road for Manny and Sarah and one that has seen them chop and change direction more than several times. However within this apparent waxing and waning, there is the undeniable confidence and belief in what they do and how they want to do it. They are truly pioneers in The Australian school entertainment space and today we find [...] The post Talking tales with Pevan and Sarah appeared first on Benny Time.

Today on Benny asking People Questions I speak with David Ladon, from  Animal Farm. A Colorado based Childrens act with a deep sensibility for honesty fun and message of acceptance.  David, speaks openly about his writing relationship with Seth Adams, and how a simple idea snowballed into a decade long tenure with no signs of slowing down. The post Running Free with Animal Farm appeared first on Benny Time.

The children’s music industry is an industry that wraps itself around goodness and sharing. It is a joy to be a part of and often the caring nature can catch you off guard. However todays guest and her band seem to take this to a whole new level. Their musical persuits seem to serve no purpose other than what they can bring out in others, Or support in others. Their music and musical approach is both complex, desperately heartfelt, all wrapped [...] The post Mighty Rhythms with Itty Bitty Beats appeared first on Benny Time.

The Mik Maks are one of Australia’s hardest working kids acts. A band that against a constantly shifting industry has managed to design and redesign themselves to fit with not only their audiences changing wants but also within their clear commitment to family and the values of of togetherness. In this Interview I get to discuss their history, their struggles and wins as we dissect the career of one of Australia’s most endearing acts. The post Exploring The Mik Mak Tactics appeared first on Benny Time.

There is a strong history of Musicians who become parents and then turn their focus to children’s music. Which inevitably brings a fresh perspective to the genre. Artists who use what they know about music to entertain….. not what they know about children. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t, and sometimes it creates such a unique experience that it takes several listens as an adult to really understand and articulate its complexities . Little Wild Music is one such act. [...] The post A Little Wild in the Big Universe appeared first on Benny Time.

In this podcast I speak with Team Dream a new act out of Melbourne Australia. At first glance you would be forgiven for framing them in the same canvas of similar pop Childrens acts that have come before however if you spend some time and sink deeper into what they do you soon discover that they are anything but. Their desperately sparce take on children’s pop is kind of refreshing and leans them more toward the stylings of Yo Gabba Gabba [...] The post Introducing the Team Dream Dream Team appeared first on Benny Time.

‘Dirk Scheele Children’s Songs’ is one of Netherlands most cherished childrens entertainers. With a career spanning almost 3 decades and several languages, he is the benchmark of passionate and complete commitment to the betterment of our children’s lives. Such demand, celebration and ethic was inevitably going to move him into the world of English and I am delighted to have had the chance to be there on the crest of this emerging title wave into the English speaking children’s entertainment [...] The post Scaling the Scheele heights. I give you Dirk appeared first on Benny Time.

B minor Music is what happens when you have a passionate early childhood teacher forced to learn Ukulele. A collection of well considered, respectful programs designed to engage, stimulate and encourage growth in its children. In this interview Bree talks about her unexpected start and her ongoing love for what she does and where she sees herself headed. Sit back and celebrate the true nature of education as we chat to Bree of B-minor music. The post Being at ease with Bree appeared first on Benny Time.

The children’s scene or the children’s entertainment scene is heavy with the influx of new choice and new stars. And through this growth we as a country have been introduced to many a new talent over the recent years. However, for me,  few carry as much promise as my next guests. With a new album imminently on the way and fresh off the back of a overwhelmingly successful fringe festival show, Avocado Smash bring a collective of years of musical education [...] The post Raise a toast to Avocado Smash appeared first on Benny Time.

Some acts are made for us to think, some acts a designed to enlighten and some acts are designed to give us a warm musical hug….. then some acts are designed purely and simply to make us laugh and remind us that such joy, pleasure and community can be found and created through fun and the act of a giggle. And then some times an act steps a little beyond this and shines a spotlight on everything than could possibly [...] The post Finding Louis and Dan and the Invisible Band appeared first on Benny Time.

In the genre of Family music, the general idea is to write music for the family to enjoy. Creating spaces and themes for a wholesome connection. However my next guests, took the genre and rather going to meet it, dragged it and its families over to meet him. With an incredibly mature soundtrack and musical conviction, his content has the warmth of freshly baked bread while furiously demanding we get up and move. He is undoubetly a genre all to his [...] The post Getting in deep with a Secret Agent. I give you 23 skidoo appeared first on Benny Time.