We want to amplify the art, music and voices of Black early childhood music artist and we are sharing just some of our favorites with you on this post.
Some of our favorite Black creators include Culture Queen, Jazzy Ash, and undoubtedly, Ella Jenkins; “The First Lady of Children’s Folk Song.”
Scroll down to get to know a bit more of our favorite Black family and children’s music artists and find a playlist that includes with some of their wonderful songs.
Ella Jenkins
We can’t make a list of our favorite Black children and family’s music artists without first mentioning Ella Jenkins, “The First Lady of Children’s Folk Song.” Ella is an emblematic musician who has been performing and inspiring generations for over 50 years. Find out more about Ella Jenkins on her website and read this article featuring her life and work.
Some of our favorite songs:
Uncle Devin
Uncle Devin is an award-winning children's artist who specializes in Family Funk.
Some of our favorite songs:
Culture Queen
Culture Queen is an award-winning performer and master teaching artist, children's musician, author and arts manager, who creates empowering entertainment for children. She produces innovative Black History-themed children’s performances, festivals, and professional development programs at schools, libraries, restaurants, malls, theaters and museums across the country.
Some of our favorite songs:
Jazzy Ash
Jazzy Ash is a singer, educator and author that performs New Orleans-style jazz for children far and wide.
Some of our favorite songs:
Alphabet Rockers
Alphabet Rockers is a hip-hop children's music collective based in Oakland, California. Their work is focused on education, diversity, and a healthy lifestyle. Their mission is to “mission is to make music that makes change.”
Some of our favorite songs:
Fyütch
Fyütch is a Grammy-nominated music and social justice artist, educator and content creator. As a social justice musician, he writes songs about the topics of Black history, fatherhood, spirituality, love and positivity.
Some of our favorite songs:
SaulPaul
SaulPaul is a Grammy award nominated rapper and singer/songwriter who writes music with a message. His album, “Be The Change”, was created “to reflect the integrated world our children live in and to make sure everyone feels included.”
Some of our favorite songs:
Ms. Niki
Ms. Niki is a Grammy nominated Singer?Songwriter and Music Educator. The lack of black music educators and children’s resources for children of color prompted her to write music and post videos on YouTube.
Some of our favorite songs:
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