Shawana Kemp

Family Tree is a fresh collection of spirited songs that celebrate coming together, family history, Black joy and accomplishments. Don't miss the virtual album release party on Saturday July 17 at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

Circus comes to New York City as part of City Parks Foundation's SummerStage Kids International Contemporary Circus Festival, with free performances in all five boroughs from today, June 26 - August 17, 2015.

Circus comes to New York City as part of City Parks Foundation's SummerStage Kids International Contemporary Circus Festival, with free performances in all five boroughs from June 26 - August 17, 2015. New Yorkers will be dazzled by Bollywood-style juggling, hoop diving and partner acrobatics shows specially designed to entertain all ages! The circus programs introduce New York City youth to contemporary circus, a growing genre that incorporates physical theater, dance and acrobatics. Scroll down for a sneak peek at some of the acts!

This spring, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI) continues to bring outstanding live performances to community venues throughout the five boroughs of New York City with its free Neighborhood Concerts. For almost four decades, Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts have featured performances by top artists across multiple genres including jazz, world music, classical, and more. In addition, WMI presents a number of free family-friendly programs throughout New York City as part of the Carnegie Kids series.

This spring, Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (WMI) continues to bring outstanding live performances to community venues throughout the five boroughs of New York City with its free Neighborhood Concerts. For almost four decades, Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts have featured performances by top artists across multiple genres including jazz, world music, classical, and more. In addition, WMI presents a number of free family-friendly programs throughout New York City as part of the Carnegie Kids series.

NYC's Shine and the Moonbeams took the kindie world by storm in 2011 with a live performance at the annual Kindiefest conference and the release of a nationally acclaimed radio hit called 'High Five.' Since then, lead singer Shawana Kemp has taken her band and fans on a musical adventure, performing shows for enthusiastic crowds at NYC's Summerstage, Symphony Space and Carnegie Kids and recording a batch of original and hooky songs. The happy result is Shine and the Moonbeams, the band's first self-titled album release, available digitally and in hard copy on June 18, 2013 from CDBaby and other retailers.

The Jewish Museum is presenting The Pop Ups - Radio Jungle, a concert for families on Sunday, February 3 at 2:00 pm. Concert attendees will enjoy a musical romp set in an imaginary world of mermaids, treasure maps, gigantic crayons and glowing constellations brought to life through cardboard props, hand-painted sets, and a colorful cast of original puppets. Featured songs are from The Pop Ups' new album, Radio Jungle, nominated for a 2013 GRAMMY Award for Best Children's Album. This program is recommended for children ages 2 to 7.

A soulful, sweet and smooth-as-molasses show for all ages. Take two outstanding NYC musicians (singer Shawana Kemp and guitarist Jon Heagle) with eclectic musical tastes and influences, combine their unique perspectives, add a backup band, and witness the result: a groove-heavy R&B musical extravaganza in a rock and roll package, capturing the uncertainty and simplicity of youth with their original songs and classics."

A soulful, sweet and smooth-as-molasses show for all ages. Take two outstanding NYC musicians (singer Shawana Kemp and guitarist Jon Heagle) with eclectic musical tastes and influences, combine their unique perspectives, add a backup band, and witness the result: a groove-heavy R&B musical extravaganza in a rock and roll package, capturing the uncertainty and simplicity of youth with their original songs and classics."

Harlem Stage, one of the country's leading producers and presenters of performances by artists of color, will present two family-friendly performances this fall as part of its ongoing Harlem Stage Family Series.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.