Move over, Mariah Carey. An employee at BWI Marshall Airport is grabbing attention for her rendition of “All I Want for Christmas is You.”
Move over, Mariah Carey. An employee at BWI Marshall Airport is grabbing attention for her rendition of “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Desiree is a Transportation Security Administration agent who has worked at the airport since 2023. Her rendition of the iconic Christmas tune went viral, with a TikTok of her crooning garnering millions of views.
“I was amazed at it. It got to that many people around the world. People were tagging Tyler Perry and Mariah Carey. It was amazing, insane,” she told WTOP.
She is now also getting recognized by travelers coming through the security line at the airport.
“They come through, and they’re like, ‘Are you the girl that sings Mariah Carey?’ And I’m doing bag check,” she said.
Desiree and the other TSA carolers welcomed travelers with Christmas classics all season.
“I guess the higher-ups just wanted us to bring cheer around the airport to release some of the stress that the passengers may have trying to fly in, and they have a lot going on with families and everything,” she said.
Desiree has been performing all her life and joined the TSA Choir after hearing about it from a colleague. Though she went viral for singing a Mariah Carey song, her favorite singer is Whitney Houston.
The TSA Choir holds performances throughout the year.
“We just do things involving BWI — assemblies, 9/11 remembrances. We might be able to do something in February, maybe for Black History Month,” she said.
About 750 people took part in “The Big Sing” — a free, community sing organized by the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Cathedral and Levine Music.
Conductor Micah Hendler (left) and Deborah Rutter, president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, at The Big Sing on Oct. 23, 2024.
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Hundreds of people gathered at the Washington National Cathedral in D.C. for no other purpose than to sing together on Oct. 23, 2024.
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WTOP/Dick Uliano
Conductor Micah Hendler leads the community choir on Oct. 23, 2024.
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WTOP/Dick Uliano
The singers sat themselves in sections divided by vocal range — bass voices in one section of pews, tenor in another and sections for altos and sopranos.
(WTOP/Dick Uliano)
WTOP/Dick Uliano
Hundreds of people gathered Wednesday evening at the Washington National Cathedral in D.C. for no other purpose than to sing together.
About 750 people took part in “The Big Sing” — a free, community sing organized by the Kennedy Center, the cathedral and Levine Music.
“The center really believes in the power of the arts to bring people together, to build understanding, empathy and community,” said Deborah Rutter, president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. “And what better way than for us all to use our natural instrument — the voice?”
No singing skills were required, just a desire to come together with others to lift voices into the vaunted space of the sacred cathedral.
“Why not come to this gorgeous, gorgeous setting and collaborate with some community partners … and bring a whole bunch of people together to sing?” Rutter said.
Micah Hendler conducted the choir; he’s the founder and artistic director of the Jerusalem Youth Chorus, and leader of the Community Sings series at Levine Music, a music school with campuses around the D.C. area.
The singers sat themselves in sections divided by vocal range — bass voices in one section of pews, tenor in another and sections for altos and sopranos.
“You don’t need musical training” said Hendler. “You don’t need to know how to read music. You don’t need to have 10 years of choral experience or voice lessons. Literally, it’s singing, because singing is a thing that human beings do together, and that’s it.”
People scanned a QR code to provide the lyrics of the songs on their smartphones.
Hendler began the Big Sing with a few vocal warm ups before leading the large crowd in harmonies that soared to the rafters of the cathedral.
The two-hour program also included time for participants to chat with those around them, to get to know each other better before resuming their singing.
Wednesday’s event is not the only community sing. Levine Music hosts the event monthly and people across the D.C. region are invited to attend.
What singers get out of the event
The organizers said the community event could provide participants meaningful physical and emotional benefits from singing with hundreds of others.
It can have a positive impact on your health, Rutter said.
“Participating in music-making actually triggers something in your brain,” Rutter said. “It is really good for your brain and brain health.”
Hendler said that singing has played an important role in communities across the globe.
“There’s something about singing in groups that, from early on in human evolution, has played a really important role in creating a sense of community, of shared identity, creating a sense of who we are,” said Hendler. “And ultimately, is a way of channeling so many different emotions, and not just doing it one person to one person, but creating that group experience of togetherness.”
Hendler knows a thing or two about bringing people together.
“There are so many ways that singing can address some of the biggest challenges that we have as a society, in terms of helping people feel connected,” said Hendler.
The Jerusalem Youth Chorus he leads is comprised of Palestinian and Israeli youth.
“Whether you’re talking about political or racial divisions, or you’re talking about how we solve challenges together in a time when people feel so disconnected from each other,” Hendler said. “Even just thinking about technology, like we just desperately need ways for people to feel part of something bigger than themselves. And singing is designed to do that.
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A large crowd turned out Sunday for the 11th annual Step Up for Colleen 5K Walk/Run in Andover. Members of the crowd were decked out in their pink race shirts as they sought to raise money for charity and celebrate the life of Colleen Ritzer of Andover, a Danvers High School teacher who was murdered in October 2013. Members of the Ritzer family were on hand – her parents Tom and Peggie, sister Laura and brother Dan – to honor Colleen’s commitment to help and inspire others. Boston Bruins national anthem singer Todd Angilly turned out for the event as did mascots for the New England professional sports teams, including Pat Patriot and Bruins mascot Blade.
HOLLYWOOD — After thousands of hopefuls, and hundreds of young singers making their way to Hollywood… “American Idol” has named its Top 10.
“It will be difficult from here on out,” said host Ryan Seacrest.
“American Idol” had to say goodbye to Jayna Elise and Roman Collins to say hello to this season’s Top 10. And now that they’re here, the judges say they’ve got more work to do to stay here!
“Now it has to be individuality. In other words, it has to be where you actually stand out as the artist,” said Lionel Richie.
“It’s all about the strategy now and anyone that’s standing still, even if they’re playing an instrument, it’s not going to work anymore,” advised Katy Perry.
Luke Bryan agrees. “They’ve got to re-invent themselves and just get creative on how they stand out and catch America’s eyeballs.”
Those who made the top 10 reflected on their journey.
“I don’t think I’m the best person in this competition at all. Definitely should not win but, like, if they want to put me in another round, like, that’d be cool,” said Kayko.
“The sky is the limit, you know? Just standing here being surrounded by so many talented people is already reaching heights that I never imagined I could reach,” said Mia Matthews.
15-year-old Triston Harper isn’t sure why fans have taken a shine to his talent. “I don’t know. I reckon it’s just because I’m just this little Oklahoma boy who’s got this cute little accent or that Alabama smile.”
“American Idol” is back on Sunday, April 28, on ABC with Shania Twain as the guest mentor.
SALEM — The award-winning Northshoremen Chorus will perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the Tabernacle Congregational Church U.C.C., 50 Washington St., Salem, with all proceeds going to the Samaritan Charitable Society of Salem. Immediately following the concert, audience members are invited to a reception to sing with chorus members and enjoy some refreshments.
Tickets are $20, with children 16 and under admitted for free. Tickets may be purchased prior to the concert through Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/SamaritansNSConcert. Tickets will also be available at the door. The church is handicapped-accessible.
The Northshoremen Chorus was named the 2021 Patriot Division Small Chorus Champion, and twice in the past five years has won the Most Improved Chorus award in Northeastern District division competition. The chorus has been spreading the joy of four-part harmony to appreciative audiences locally and throughout New England for 75 years.
The chorus also has several quartets who will perform, including past Patriot Division Senior Quartet Champions “Essex County 4,” and 2022 Patriot Division Novice Champions “Forte.”
The Samaritans is one of Salem’s oldest charities and provides one-time assistance to Salem residents facing a financial crisis, often partnering with other local social service providers. In the course of the organization’s work, the Samaritans have seen new and different needs arise and become more widespread. Those who are struggling and require assistance are often working parents, or senior citizens living on social security.
The Samaritan Charitable Society of Salem has provided funding for a multitude of needs, including “camperships” for children to attend the YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs summer camps, helping stock the Salem Food Pantry, paying tuition for a 12-week job training program, and helping elderly residents moving into subsidized housing with the purchase of refrigerators and mattresses.
The robust tenor voice that belts out the national anthem before puck drop at the Garden is now asking for votes in Essex County.
Todd Angilly, voice of “The Star Spangled Banner” (and occasionally “O Canada”) at Boston Bruins games since he took over for singer Rene Rancourt in 2019, works a state job by day as director of workforce development at the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
And on Feb. 27, the former probation officer opened up a campaign account to run for Essex County clerk of courts.
The incumbent clerk, Thomas Driscoll Jr., has not faced a single opponent since he first won the seat in 2000 after defeating six fellow Democrats in a primary.
Angilly, of Lynnfield, did not list a political party on his submission to campaign finance regulators, and a campaign Facebook page refers to him as “an independent candidate.” He did not respond this week to an email from the News Service.
A probation officer for 12 years, Angilly was based out of Essex County Superior Court in Salem.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he later worked for the Department of Correction and the Essex County Sheriff’s Department before starting with EOPSS in 2022.
Court clerks are elected to six-year terms, and a lot of fresh candidates are running in various districts this year, including Sen. Susan Moran in Barnstable County, Sen. Walter Timilty in Norfolk County, and Rep. Daniel Carey in Hampshire County.
LOS ANGELES — What does it take to be an “American Idol?” The judges are weighing in.
“They just got to have the star ‘It’ factor, the magic,” said country superstar and judge Luke Bryan.
For Lionel Richie, all he thinks about is “instant identity.”
“In other words, five seconds into your voice, can I remember your voice?” he said.
“It’s intense. It’s exhausting for them,” said Katy Perry.
The three star judges along with host Ryan Seacrest are reflecting on Season 22’s contestants who have made it through to Hollywood Week.
“They just can do it, and you’re sucked into what they’re doing,” said Seacrest. “You don’t feel like they’re thinking so much about it when they’re performing. That’s power.”
Bryan said the first thing they see when they meet a contestant is innocence, youthfulness and hope.
“… and drive and determination,” he said. “And to get to where we have, you got to have all of that.”
Richie said every contestant that performs is 100% ready for what’s to come.
“That reminds me so much of us,” he said. “Me especially, because when I was 19 … The Commodores … we’re ready. Let us go. It was seven years later, we made it, you know, in terms of the hit, but they all think right now, today, ‘I just left my bedroom. I’m ready to kill it.’”
Perry doesn’t care what contestants choose to sing – it’s all about their spirit.
“They can sing one of our songs and make it sound like they wrote it, so if they embrace it, I’m in,” she said. “Really delivering it with their heart. It doesn’t matter if they get a little pitchy or if they don’t do it perfectly. If they connect emotionally, I think they win.”
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — A brother and sister from Black Mountain are taking the stage Sunday evening and auditioning for Season 22 of American Idol. Black Mountain is located 15 miles east of Asheville.
Laela and Max Dasher will each sing in front of judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie for their chances at getting the coveted golden ticket.
Former ECU football player and NFL player Blake Proehl took his chances and auditioned. He is headed to Hollywood.
He sang “In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young for the judges. His audition aired on Feb. 19.
You can watch Blake’s performance again on Hulu.
Watch Laela and Max’s auditions on Sunday, March 3 on ABC at 8 p.m. EST.
DANVERS â The St. Johnâs Prep Jazz Eagles flew to Philadelphia last weekend for a special performance at the National High School Jazz Competition.
The jazz quintet competed in the first in-person version of this event since the start of the pandemic, going up against more than 50 ensembles from some of the top music programs in the nation.
While they didnât place in the overall competition, guitar player and Melrose resident Charlie Mitchell received a Judgesâ Choice Award and an Outstanding Jazz Musician Award.
âI was really caught off-guard because the room was just full of people and I heard so many great musicians that day,â said Mitchell, an 18-year-old senior.
âJazz for me is more about not just playing the songs themselves, but playing with other people and interacting with other musicians on an artistic level.â
Mitchell is joined in the quintet by bass guitarist Rowan Jones, tenor sax polar Arthur âLiamâ Sullivan, drummer Nate Leonard and guitarist Chris Jalbert, a 16-year-old Danvers resident.
âWe did pretty-pretty good and weâre proud of how we performed,â Jalbert said. âAll the criticisms that we were given was new information that we hadnât really thought about, and it was really insightful to hear what professionals had to say about us.â
The group performed âBright Size Lifeâ by Pat Metheny, a guitar-focused song the students had to adapt to include saxophone. They also played a more traditional jazz-sounding song, âStrasbourg St. Denisâ by Roy Hargrove, and a jazz fusion piece by Indigo Jam Unit called âSepia.â
The students created their own solos to perform during the pieces and also attended clinics at the competition. In their free time, they went sightseeing and attended a performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
The Jazz Eagles play an upward of 15 performances each year, including at concerts and school events.
âThey are very well prepared, very well polished,â group director Seelan Manickam said. âNot all of them are necessarily going to continue this as a career, but yet itâs an important part of their life.â
Jalbert wants to go to college for audio engineering. He wants music to be the backbone of his future career, he said. Just like itâs at the core of his high school experience.
âBeing a part of (Jazz Eagles) is just fun,â he said. âItâs been the best way to bring my interest in guitar into school. Itâs a place where I feel comfortable being able to take my ideas and put them into the world.â
HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Ryan Seacrest will be taking viewers down the yellow brick road on the new season of “American Idol.”
“Home” will be one of the big themes for Season 22 of the reality competition series, as the show will visit hometowns of past winners like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. But in the end, all the contestants are hoping to hear one special phrase:
“It’s one of the great moments that every contestant wants to hear,” said Seacrest. “It is….”
“You’re going to Hollywood!” cheered Bryan, Perry and Richie.
“I say that in my sleep now,” laughed Perry.
These three judges are back for their seventh season on “Idol.” Seacrest has been at the helm as host since the beginning of the competition series.
Do they have fun? No doubt. However, they also know that for many of the contestants there is something much deeper going on here.
“Sometimes we’re kind of investing in the future too. These kids come from these backgrounds that nobody ever helped them in their music journey,” said Bryan.
“Or in life,” said Richie.
“So we like to, sometimes, roll the dice on somebody to see how they grow,” said Bryan. “It’s just magic. They create magic and you can’t take your eyes off of them.”
“We want the best for them and you know we are going to put them through their paces because we want them to win but yeah I know like, I can read the room anywhere I go that’s like my little special intuitive skill,” said Perry.
“I know that they don’t understand the journey that we have the ability to take them on. And so I’m sitting there, holding in our collective hands here, an opportunity for them to go forward,” said Richie.
Seacrest told us what we can expect from this season’s contestants: “Great stories, great voices. We think every time, you know, I talk about it, what’s gonna be out there? What’s left to find? What can we mine from this great nation? Well, a lot. And they did it.”
“American Idol” returns Sunday, Feb. 18 on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
After an emotional exit last week from Mirage, the contestants of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 found joy through a group project that challenged their musical skills.
First up was the Mini Challenge, which tasked queens with coming up with the title, cover photo, and bio for a fictional memoir. The queens were only given 30 minutes to prepare, and the results were quite hilarious.
Philly-based contestant Sapphira Cristál wore a tall wig, a brown fur coat and high heels for her cover shoot. Sapphira’s “memoir” had the title “Throat Goat: A Singers’ Guide to an Open Pharyngeal Wall,” quite the raunchy title that also nods to Sapphira’s classical vocal training.
RuPaul cackled as Sapphira made obscene gestures to the camera. “The biggest mouth in the tri-state area,” the “memoir’s” bio read. Sapphira’s fictional book emerged victorious in the Mini Challenge. “Yours will be the first book burned in Florida,” RuPaul joked.
“I feel like my slew feet are winning me these Mini Challenges,” said Sapphira in a talking head interview before giggling. Sapphira won an autographed copy of RuPaul’s new memoir and $2,000.
But Sapphira gained another perk by winning the Mini Challenge. This episode’s Maxi Challenge had the contestants split into three “girl groups,” and Sapphira got to pick her own team.
Each team would be assigned a track from RuPaul’s album “Black Butta,” having to write and record original verses and choreograph a performance of the remixed track.
Sapphira’s team consisted of Dawn, Morphine Love Dion and Q, who Sapphira defeated in episode 1. The group was assigned to the song “Star Baby.”
Citing her experience with a Philly girl group Philly’s Foxes, Sapphira expressed her excitement to work with the group. “So I feel geared up to step up to the plate and then… home run.”
When it came time to practice choreography, Sapphira delivered a bit of shade while watching the other teams. Sapphira observed the growing tension between fan-favorite Amanda Tori Meating and season villain Plane Jane, who were on the same team.
“Plane must be feeling some type of way right now, ’cause Amanda Tori Meating is eating her up in this choreography, baby,” Sapphira said in a talking head. “And that’s the T.”
Geneva Karr’s group had Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige lead the choreography for the song “ASMR Lover,” although the observing contestants joked that they couldn’t hear Mhi’ya speak. “Oh that’s why they’re whispering. They got ASMR,” Sapphira joked to the contestants to laughter.
Unfortunately for Sapphira’s group, which had Morphine lead the choreography, Q was less adept with dancing. Other contestants compared Q to a robot or Frankenstein’s monster.
While putting on makeup and preparing for the performance, Sapphira spoke to Plane Jane about her perceived negative attitude towards the other queens. “From the outside looking in, I feel like you’re misspeaking a lot.”
“Sapphira’s mother. So I’m taking in what she has to say,” Plane Jane said in a talking head interview. “But when an entertainer puts themselves out on stage, it’s fair game to criticize what they put out there.” Despite showing respect to Sapphira, Plane Jane remained mostly unapologetic.
With synth-pop duo Icona Pop serving as the guest judges, the challenge commenced. The members of Sapphira’s girl group, called “QDSM,” wore outfits of different color, with Sapphira wearing a sparkly red dress and boots.
Sapphira’s verse was a rap, with confident lyrics and once again proclaimed herself as a crown jewel.
Afterwards, the runway category was “Faster Pussycat, Wig, Wig.” Sapphira wore a blindingly white dress with large shoulders and a cat’s face in the back of her wig. She then took off her wig to reveal her bald head and did a Dr. Evil pose. “I’m serving villain supreme realness. And I want $200,000.”
RuPaul then declared Geneva Karr’s girl group as the winners of the main challenge. The judges complimented Sapphira’s performance, comparing her to Beyoncé, and the judges praised her drag take on the “Austin Powers” villain.
Each queen then said which of their fellow contestants should go home; Sapphira reluctantly said Amanda Tori Meating. “She’s a growing queen. However, this is not the place to grow.”
Sapphira survived the episode, and unfortunately for fans, Amanda went home after losing a lip sync battle with Q. With the competition thinning, Sapphira remains a strong contender, and it’s clear that she has the respect of her competitors in a “mother role.” But how far will that take her?
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” airs Fridays at 8 p.m. on MTV.
Chet Hanks is bringing a “little summer in the winter” with his cover of a Summer Walker song!
Earlier this week, the former ‘Empire’ actor took to Instagram to flex his vocals on video. He set the mood for fans with floor-to-ceiling windows and a beautiful sunset in the background!
The 33-year-old then started playing the guitar in his hands while he sang Summer Walker’s ‘Session 32‘.
To note, this isn’t Hanks’ first time putting his singing voice out there! In December 2023, the 33-year-old went viral after posting his cover of Nirvana’s ‘Come as You Are.’
Instagram user @mrs_tahirah wrote, “He can def put out a county album. I would support 🤷🏻♀️”
While Instagram user @beautifully_put_together added, “I like the country feel of it, I love all different genres of music..a lot of y’all only listen to RNB and Hip Hop that’s why this doesn’t do nothing for ya🤷🏽♀️”
Instagram user @senrablem remarked, “Somebody said Summer Walker Texas Ranger 💀💀🤣🤣😭”
While Instagram user @heyhomegirlx added, “He sounds good for his voice type. All white men not goin sound like Robin Thicke”
Instagram user @sliimgooody joked, “If you want summer just say that 😂”
While Instagram user latoyaj_mua2 added, “Ion like it but I like that he gave summer her flowers 😂😍”
Instagram user ms_katie_baby remarked, “I’m just here for him and that guitar 🥵🥵🥵🥵”
While Instagram user @asiasomethingelse referred to when Hanks went viral for speaking Patois at the 2020 Golden Globes, “I need him to do that Jamaican accent actually.”
Here’s What Summer Walker Has Recently Been Up To
Summer Walker has yet to weigh in on Hanks’ vocals. However, her fans are definitely ready for the singer to return with her own. According to Pitchfork, Walker’s last project, ‘Clear 2: Soft Life EP,’ was released in May 2023.
Since then, fans have not held back with their pleas for another album from her.
I love anything Summer Walker on! I’m ready for an album
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Singing may help stroke patients regain communication skills, according to new research.
About 40% of stroke survivors have aphasia, a difficulty to deliver or comprehend spoken or written language. That impairment is ongoing for about half of those patients a year after their stroke, potentially affecting quality of life or leading to social isolation.
Researchers in Finland studied a singing-based group rehabilitation program.
“Our study utilized a wide variety of singing elements, such as choral singing, melodic intonation therapy and tablet-assisted singing training,” said study co-author Anni Pitkäniemi, a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki. She spoke in a university news release.
Melodic intonation therapy involves using melody and rhythm to progress gradually from singing toward speech. It has been used to some extent in aphasia rehabilitation.
Though previous research had determined that it was possible to retain singing ability even in severe aphasia, the use of singing — especially choral singing — had not been widely studied in aphasia rehabilitation.
Rehab sessions were led by a trained music therapist and a trained choir conductor.
While singing therapy has typically been done individually, these researchers suggested that singing-based group training should be used as part of aphasia rehabilitation.
“In addition to training in speech production, group-based rehabilitation provides an excellent opportunity for peer support both for the patients and their families,” said co-author Sini-Tuuli Siponkoski, a postdoctoral researcher at the university.
The researchers also found that the burden experienced among family caregivers participating in the study decreased notably.
“Our study is the first where caregivers participated in rehabilitation and their psychological well-being was evaluated,” Siponkoski said in the release.
The findings were published Dec. 27 in the journal Brain Communications.
More information
The American Stroke Association has more on aphasia and stroke.
SOURCE: University of Helsinki, news release, Dec. 28, 2022
Pink apologized before she sang jokey lyrics that she was seeing for the first time on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday. (Watch the video below.)
But there was no need to say sorry. The “So What” singer turned the “Wing It & Sing It” segment into a showcase for her talent. As the cue cards written by the show popped up with her new lines, she nailed them one by one.
Anyone who can make verses like “On Halloween night I won’t open the door/I once wet the bed in a mattress store” sound good on the fly deserves a special place in pop history.
Following the publication of the Canadian bestseller, Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Skinnamarink, Tundra Books announced via media release the new title, Sharon, Lois & Bram’s One Elephant Went Out to Play, a new picture book with co-author Randi Hampson and Skinnamarink illustrator Qin Leng. A counting picture book based on the classic song made famous by this beloved trio of children’s entertainers (and featured as the theme on The Elephant Show), the book hits stores August 9th.
In the book, Sharon, Lois & Bram invite readers to join them in a musical story about a magical spider web. A diverse cast of kids in costume join in the fun on the web with a series of jungle animals – including a glamorous giraffe, a cranky crocodile, a silly, smiley snake, and five monkeys. After the tenth animal is invited onto the web, EVERYONE is invited to the party — but is the web strong enough? Through Qin Leng’s wonderfully whimsical illustrations, this delightful picture book tells the story of a diverse group of children (and their animal friends) coming together in play and song.
The very same day – August 9th – Sharon, Bram & Randi will release a new single, “One Elephant Went Out to Play (All Friends Version)” which will be available digitally on all streaming platforms. This catchy new version, released by Red Brick Songs, takes the reader on a musical journey to accompany, and sing along with the book. Recorded by Sharon, Bram & Randi, and produced by Randi Hampson and Glenn Morley, this new version captures the energy and joy of childhood, as the children and animals play, sing, and dance together on a giant spider web!
Sharon, Bram & Randi, under the Sharon, Lois & Bram banner, continue to release music and entertain generations of fans, including their most recent full-length album, Sharon, Lois & Bram Best of the Best Live, which was released on November 19, 2021. Sharon, Bram & Randi can also be found performing songs on social media, including TikTok, where several of their videos have gone viral with millions of views by fans throughout the world. (They have garnered over 12 million views on TikTok and 7.7 million Spotify streams in 2021!)
“We have been so thrilled to share the music of Sharon, Lois & Bram with a fourth generation of children, not only through songs, but now also with stories,” said Randi Hampson in the same release. “How thrilling to hear the audience help us count the jungle friends as we sang the new One Elephant.”
Sharon Hampson agreed: “We are so proud of the success of Skinnamarink and know that families will love this funny new story featuring our old friends, Elephant and Spider.”
Sharon, Bram & Randi have just announced a concert at Toronto’s Massey Hall on November 5th called “Skinnamarink: A Celebration of Sharon, Lois & Bram,” featuring Sharon, Bram, Randi, and special guests.
