DIANE KORDAS: Dinosaur Stomp

Diane Kordas

Dinosaur Stomp

© 2004 Diane Kordas (825346312026)

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Music for kids should be something the whole family can enjoy together, real music for real people. From bluegrass to blues, swing to sweet tunes, this recording presents songs that teach, are easy to move to and sing along.

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Winner of the Children's Music Web Award 2005 for Best Recording for Younger Children ages 5 to 8, and Best Educational Seasonal or Religious Recording for Younger Children ages 5 to 8. http://www.childrensmusic.org/

Some recent reviews:

"Dinosaur Stomp delivers positive messages for children in such an engaging way you can't help but clap your hands, stomp your feet and sing along. It is FUN!"

Cathy Fowler, Children's Librarian
Merrimac Public Library
Merrimac, MA


I just received your CD about half an hour ago. I get so many submissions daily that I never do this, but I just had to run home shoot you a quick email. Congratulations, Diane! Finally, a contemporary artist to rival Ella Jenkins (and you can quote me, if you like).

Kimberly Robasky, owner
Kid mix radio
Children's Radio Program
Norwell, Mass.

The CD is so good, it managed to entertain Casey (daughter) for the entire drive from NJ to NH recently! Eileen O'Connor


Diane Kordas has been performing music for children and families since 1992, and puppet shows since 1998. As a registered nurse and later as a mom she started using music and puppets to entertain and educate her patients, friends and family. She learned how to design and sew her own dolls and puppets with instruction from her mother, and enjoys making her own puppet characters for her shows. Today, her classic and original stories with puppets, music, humor and audience participation are enjoyed by children and families at libraries, schools, outdoor events, parties, daycares and preschools throuhout New England.

Diane has been a selected artist for the New Hampshire Summer Reading Program since 1999. She performs special programs for children with disabilities for the Visiting Nurses Partners in Health Program in Manchester, New Hampshire. She teaches K-5 music at St. John's Regional School in Concord and at Country Kids Daycare in Weare, New Hampshire.

Diane Kordas is a member of Puppeteers of America, Children's Music Network, and the Boston Area Puppet Guild. Thanks to the success of her children's music recording entitled "Hello, How Are You?!", she has now finished recording a second CD entitled, "Dinosaur Stomp".

This new recording is full of songs that Diane wrote or are traditional, in addition to two cover songs. Some songs she learned from her mother. Others she wrote to sing with her music students. All these songs are kid tested in grades K through 5!

Diane has been active in the New England acoustic music scene for many years, and has guest performances from some of the area's talented musicians. Diane plays acoustic guitar and upright bass, also lead and harmony vocals. Members of her band, Late Night Radio, contribute on banjo, resophonic guitar, fiddle, guitar, and harmonies. Additional guests add penny whistle, low flute, harmonica, piano, and a variety of percussion. There's also a chorus of kids helping out on six of the songs live in the studio, and another recorded live and a local daycare.

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  • Folk-Rockin' Fun!
    author: Steve Blunt

    So many great tunes--some funny, some just beautiful. I know lots of kids who love this cd! My favorite is "Let's Talk About Peace." I remember Pete Seeger himself being so impressed when he heard Diane sing it. Brilliant songwriting and solid musicianship--a listening pleasure!

  • Fabulous sound effects from that dog!
    author: Guenevere Dean

    Highlight of this CD is the dog ate my homework song. I laughed so hard I cried.

  • Foot Stomping music for all to enjoy
    author: Anne Krom

    This Cd is great! Even though it's for kids, I find myself tapping my feet, singing right along with it!

  • Life is to sing about - Kordas brings music to life for kids!
    author: Katie Remmetter

    I am a preschool teacher at Children Unlimited in Conway, NH. This CD brings music to life (and life to music) for kids. With a variety of instrumentation,including guitar,banjo, fiddle, harmonica (and some unique soundmakers in the background) Kordas sings about everything from pancakes to peace. The message is: Life is something to sing about!

  • Not Just for kids
    author: Tom Chiappisi

    I love this CD, my kids are grown now, soon to have thier own, I can't wait to play it for the Grand children. In the meantime we enjoy listening to this CD. Great tunes, beautiful voice, exciting instrumentation, wonderful Dobro! This CD is not just for kids!

  • I am a teacher and this CD is great! The songs are upbeat and easy for children
    author: Andrea Parah

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