For three years, the Philadelphia Lullaby Project has been pairing parents with songwriters to write original lullabies for their babies. The group has written and produced about 125 songs. Because ...
In cultures around the world, the songs that coax kids to sleep are windows into parents’ hopes, fears, and dreams for the future. living-lullabies-17Altanzul Sukhchuluun and her daughter, Khulan, ...
Lullaby songs aren’t just a sweet tradition; they’re scientifically proven to calm a baby’s nervous system, slow their heart rate, and create a sense of security. The gentle rhythm and repetition ...
Mama Nous writes children's lullabies and simple songs that acknowledge universal emotional truths and help people process their feelings. Kids love them, but so do adults. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news ...
Lily Collins, Zoë Kravitz, Sean Ono Lennon and more inspired their musical parents to turn personal lullabies into classic hits Stephanie Sengwe is a pop culture enthusiast with over 10 years of ...
NPR speaks with Claire Bryant, Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Music, and "Ashley," a woman who is currently incarcerated and creating lullabies for her children.
Children squirmed and adults chattered as they waited for the lights to dim ahead of a somewhat unusual stage performance at the Alberta Rose Theater last month. The musicians were all old hands, ...
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When someone is pregnant and they're incarcerated, separation after they give birth is almost immediate. Many new mothers contend with emotional surges and anxieties during this time. But for those ...