Randy Kaplan’s latest CD, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie, gives children the change to leap back in time and explore the music of the ‘20s, ‘30s, and ‘40s with country and ragtime classics. Produced by myKaZoo Music/Universal Music Enterprises, the album features introductions by Lightnin’ Bodkins, whose scratchy voice tells listeners all about the Fathers of the Blues. The CD features comprehensive liner notes so children can learn all about America’s musical heritage and the origins of the blues.
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