Former lead singer of the indie-rock band the Del Fuegos, Dan Zanes. When he became a father he realized he couldn stomach the music for kids so started writing his own. He also formed the Rocket Ship ...

Social justice, anti-racism and joy: These are the themes of a collection of original songs written by family musicians Dan and Claudia Zanes. Smithsonian Folkways has just released their first duo ...

He’s a former indie rocker who became a Grammy Award-winning children’s musician. She’s a Haitian-American jazz vocalist and music therapist who specializes in sensory sensitivities. Together, Dan ...

Dan Zanes says there are advantages to performing music for children and families. "We can have a full-throttle dance party before lunchtime, and to me that's a step up from playing adult concerts," ...

The cover of "Pieces of Home" by Dan and Claudia Zanes. (Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways) This album doesn’t feature Santa or elves, but it does blend cultures, genres, collaborations with other ...

While we’re waiting for Dan Zanes to join our phone interview, Warren Zanes tells me about the brothers’ recent text exchange. Topic? Favorite Beach Boys album. Dan’s is “Beach Boys’ Party!,” which ...