Congratulations to Hannah Shira Naiman 2017 Canadian Folk Music Award (CFMA) nominee for Traditional Singer of the Year!
Congratulations to Kathy Reid Naiman
"Welcome Summer "has been nominated for the Children's Album of the Year award for the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards
"Welcome Summer "has been nominated for the Children's Album of the Year award for the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards
Congratulations to Arnie Naiman
"My Lucky Stars" has been Nominated for Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year award for the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards
"My Lucky Stars" has been Nominated for Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year award for the 2016 Canadian Folk Music Awards
Congratulations Kathy Reid Naiman!
Welcome Summer wins Parents Choice Gold Award!
Welcome Summer wins Parents Choice Gold Award!
ANNOUNCING a new recording by Hannah Shira Naiman
Hannah Shira Naiman charms the listener with an even more bold, layered, and mature set of tunes.
The record crosses from sweet waltzes about fishes and birds to dark murder ballads and haunting instrumental reels. Naiman intensely studied fiddle -- a new instrument to her -- near the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia between records, and shares the result of her latest inspiration in two original fiddle tunes.Also contributing to Know The Mountain is guitar and banjo from Arnie Naiman, percussion from Gary Craig (Bruce Cockburn, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) and bass from Brian Kobayakawa (Creaking Tree String Quartet). Emily Adam (Blackest Crow) joins with harmony vocals. Don Kerr (Ron Sexsmith, Rheostatics) produced the album.
Hannah Shira Naiman charms the listener with an even more bold, layered, and mature set of tunes.
The record crosses from sweet waltzes about fishes and birds to dark murder ballads and haunting instrumental reels. Naiman intensely studied fiddle -- a new instrument to her -- near the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia between records, and shares the result of her latest inspiration in two original fiddle tunes.Also contributing to Know The Mountain is guitar and banjo from Arnie Naiman, percussion from Gary Craig (Bruce Cockburn, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) and bass from Brian Kobayakawa (Creaking Tree String Quartet). Emily Adam (Blackest Crow) joins with harmony vocals. Don Kerr (Ron Sexsmith, Rheostatics) produced the album.
Listen to "Know The Mountain" by Hannah Shira Naiman
Congratulations Kathy Reid Naiman! Welcome Summer wins Parents Choice Gold Award!
Welcome Summer by Kathy Reid- Naiman
Welcome Summer is the third recording in the seasons series. ‘ Sing the Cold Winter Away’ and ‘When It’s Autumn’ celebrated winter and autumn and now we sing about birds, bees, butterflies, campfires and starry skies! Songs and silliness to welcome our favourite time of the year.
Kathy’s 15th recording with master producer Ken Whiteley features a host of wonderful musicians including, Arnie and Hannah Naiman, Ken, Ben and Chris Whiteley, Bucky Berger and John Showman.
Kathy’s 15th recording with master producer Ken Whiteley features a host of wonderful musicians including, Arnie and Hannah Naiman, Ken, Ben and Chris Whiteley, Bucky Berger and John Showman.
My Lucky Stars by Arnie Naiman
I am thrilled to tell you that my new banjo recording "My Lucky Stars" is now available! This recording project is a collection of mostly original instrumental music composed on the 5 string banjo over the last ten years. As a bonus I have also included two fiddle tunes in the mix– one composed by Jim Childress and a traditional tune. There are some solo, duo pieces with Chris Coole on guitar, and band selections with Chris Coole- guitar, John Showman- fiddle, Hannah Shira Naiman -fiddle, and Max Heineman on bass.
My Lucky Stars is available for purchase as a cd or download directly from the website, with a secure payment system.
Also available for Download from iTunes
"He loves clawhammer banjo, it’s tone, the tunes, the lilt, and it shows. He wants to share it. And he does, quietly, carefully, and as comfortably as an old shoe. This is a beautiful, thoughtful, glorious collection of tunes that we can get lost in precisely because Naiman does. Love it, love it, love it." Glen Herbert , Penguin Eggs Magazine
“My Lucky Stars” is an impressive album, and it will surely be one of the top old time albums of the year. And unlike many other albums in the genre, you don’t have to be a musician to fully appreciate it. The album is available as a traditional CD, or as a digital download (which includes the cover art and liner notes)." BANJO NEWSLETTER October 2016 Review by John Walkenbach
“My Lucky Stars” is an impressive album, and it will surely be one of the top old time albums of the year. And unlike many other albums in the genre, you don’t have to be a musician to fully appreciate it. The album is available as a traditional CD, or as a digital download (which includes the cover art and liner notes)." BANJO NEWSLETTER October 2016 Review by John Walkenbach
The Best of Kathy Reid-Naiman
Songs, rhymes, tickles and dances for your baby!
Since 1994 Kathy Reid-Naiman has produced 13 CDs and produced or collaborated on 7 more - 20 CDs in 20 years! To celebrate this amazing accomplishment we have chosen some of our favourite songs, rhymes, tickles, knee joggles, dances and lullabies for babies and put them together on one beautiful CD. Baby’s Boat is the cream of the crop; the eternal favourites in the ‘Tickles and Tunes’ baby classes that she has been teaching since 1986.
“Baby’s Boat”, features Kathy Reid-Naiman on vocals, and a stellar list of musicians including: Victor Bateman, Bucky Berger, William Carn, Mary Colmer, Anne Lindsay, Arnie Naiman, Hannah Naiman, Mark Mosca, Dennis Pendrith, John Showman, Wendy Solomon, Sharlene Wallace, Ben Whiteley, Chris Whiteley, and Ken Whiteley
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Songs, rhymes, tickles and dances for your baby!
Since 1994 Kathy Reid-Naiman has produced 13 CDs and produced or collaborated on 7 more - 20 CDs in 20 years! To celebrate this amazing accomplishment we have chosen some of our favourite songs, rhymes, tickles, knee joggles, dances and lullabies for babies and put them together on one beautiful CD. Baby’s Boat is the cream of the crop; the eternal favourites in the ‘Tickles and Tunes’ baby classes that she has been teaching since 1986.
“Baby’s Boat”, features Kathy Reid-Naiman on vocals, and a stellar list of musicians including: Victor Bateman, Bucky Berger, William Carn, Mary Colmer, Anne Lindsay, Arnie Naiman, Hannah Naiman, Mark Mosca, Dennis Pendrith, John Showman, Wendy Solomon, Sharlene Wallace, Ben Whiteley, Chris Whiteley, and Ken Whiteley
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Dear Jean: Artists Celebrate Jean Ritchie (2-CD) (COM4631)The 37 track, 2-CD set features performances from an impressive array of Ritchie’s fans and admirers, all of whom have come together to honor the living legacy of the Kentucky-born singer/songwriter many refer to as "The Mother of Folk." Contributors were intentionally selected to represent the diversity of genres and generations Ritchie has influenced throughout her life, with classic artists like Pete Seeger, Judy Collins, Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, Tim O’Brien, Robin and Linda Williams, Oscar Brand, and Dale Ann Bradley sharing the spotlight with up and coming talents like the Starry Mountain Singers, Rachael Davis, and Matt Brown. Standout tracks include “The L&N Don’t Stop Here Anymore” (Robin and Linda Williams), “I’ve Got a Mother” (The Starry Mountain Singers), “Black Waters” (John McCutcheon, Kathy Mattea, Suzy Bogguss, Tim O’Brien), “Morning Come, Maria’s Gone” (Janis Ian) and “One I Love” (Judy Collins). There is also a spoken word version of “I Celebrate Life” from Pete Seeger, one of his last recordings followed by a wonderful version of Pretty Betty Martin played by Kathy Reid-Naiman.
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HANNAH SHIRA NAIMAN
RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM TETHER MY HEART Original Appalachian Roots Music. Songs not from the mountains, but from a rocky, rugged place. Having grown up surrounded by her musical family, immersed in the sounds of clawhammer banjo, and appalachian ballads, Hannah harvested the sounds and themes of this music in her bones and in her heart. Tether My Heart marks Hannah Shira Naiman's entrance to the stage as a songwriter, but is a testament to her deep roots in the old-time appalachian genre. Hannah's original songs, played on the clawhammer banjo, “are a little bit crooked, a little bit new.” Tether My Heart was produced by renowned bluegrass musician, Andrew Collins (Foggy Hogtown Boys, Chris Coole, AnnieLou). It features musicians Emily Adam (of The Blackest Crow), Rosalyn Dennet, Rachel Melas, Trent Freeman, Ken Whiteley, David Travers-Smith, Matthew Olwell, and Hannah's father, Arnie Naiman, and her mother, Kathy Reid-Naiman. Hannah's Website Hannah's Facebook Page Media contact: 416.400.6741 Purchase CD or Download ITunes download |
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from Kathy Reid-Naiman
When It's Autumn
Changing leaves, Turkeys and Jack-O-Lanterns! There is a chill in the air, but warmth in our singing as we sing about Thanksgiving, Halloween, falling leaves and animals preparing for winter. Songs, rhymes and dances that are perfect for young children.
Produced by Ken Whiteley, Canada’s foremost producer of children’s music; including Raffi and Fred Penner, this recording sparkles with songs from the most colourful season.
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Changing leaves, Turkeys and Jack-O-Lanterns! There is a chill in the air, but warmth in our singing as we sing about Thanksgiving, Halloween, falling leaves and animals preparing for winter. Songs, rhymes and dances that are perfect for young children.
Produced by Ken Whiteley, Canada’s foremost producer of children’s music; including Raffi and Fred Penner, this recording sparkles with songs from the most colourful season.
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Five Strings Attached with No Backing have become favorites of old time banjo fans worldwide. This reissue features both classic albums in one package!
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Double cd discs! Liner notes included in booklet M03CA
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Maple Ridge - 5 String Banjos!
We are pleased to offer the Maple Ridge model of open back 5 string banjos for sale at retail prices.
These banjos are made by Rickard Banjos right here at Bill Rickard's shop in Aurora, Ontario. Every banjo is crafted to high standards of quality- an excellent instrument for life with a simply perfect design, beautiful tone and playability suitable for both the professional or casual player. This model is especially suited for players of old time music.
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These banjos are made by Rickard Banjos right here at Bill Rickard's shop in Aurora, Ontario. Every banjo is crafted to high standards of quality- an excellent instrument for life with a simply perfect design, beautiful tone and playability suitable for both the professional or casual player. This model is especially suited for players of old time music.
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Here We Go Zodeo Wins Gold Parents’ Choice Award! It was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award and a Sirius xm indie music award! It has also been chosen by the Canadian Children's Book Centre to be included in their publication - Our Choice! |
Here We Go Zodeo
Here We Go Zodeo by award winning children’s musician Kathy Reid-Naiman and her daughter Hannah Naiman is a delightful collection of singing games and dances for children of all ages. The tracks are full dance length so they can be easily used in the classroom when a live musician is not available. Many of these are traditional games that were sung without any musical accompaniment so once the song is learned they can be danced anywhere, anytime! |
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Winner of a 2012 Parents' Choice Award!!!!!
FINGERPLAYS! a DVD by Kathy Reid-Naiman Hands That Tell a Story Kathy’s ‘FINGERPLAYS’ bring a fabulous repertoire of sing-along, say-along fun right to your fingertips! This is a must have for everyone who has, works with or loves young children. Kathy Reid-Naiman is a master of the form and with grace & good humour, shows 32 fingerplays close-up that will delight young children, parents, teachers, librarians and the young at heart. Cathy Fink, Children’s Music GRAMMY ® Award winner |
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Winner of 2011 Parent's Choice Award! I Love To Hear The Sounds - An exciting cd for young children by Kathy Reid-Naiman Produced by Ken Whiteley and with a selection of Toronto's finest musicians, Kathy's songs will make everyone want to play and sing along. From the simplest nursery rhymes to the grand marching band, these songs are great fun! |
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