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This is the podcast for Watoto Entertainment & Education, a.k.a., WEE Nation, hosted by radio personality and Children’s Drumcussionist, Uncle Devin. It is the companion to WEE Nation Radio, a 24/7 online children and family music radio program that provides music beyond the mainstream, including Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz, Go-Go, Reggae, and more. You’ll find insightful interviews with musicians, vocalists, storytellers, authors, and children doing amazing work in their communities. Stream WEE Nation Radio Podcast on Apple, iTunes, Pandora, and most podcast apps. To listen to the best in family-friendly global beats for little feet, go to www.WEENationRadio.com.
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Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Jessica "Culture Queen" Hebron is our guest on The Uncle Devin Show on WOL 1450 AM/95.9 FM on August 27, 2018. Culture Queen is an award-winning Master Teaching Artist who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Education from Virginia Commonwealth University.
For the past 20 years, she’s worked professionally as a teaching artist, performer, director and curriculum writer. Since 2010, Jessica as owned and operated her own company Culture Kingdom Kids, LLC, where she has performed and produced innovative children’s performances, festivals, workshops, and professional development programs for diverse audiences.
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
In this broadcast, Uncle Devin interviews Sherri Lumpkins, Founder and Executive Director of Ragbaby Exchange, which provides an innovative approach to building self-esteem with continuous workshops using doll making as the vessel. The program takes deliberate steps in a process of discovery to bring a sense of acceptance of one’s emotional well-being and inner beauty.
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
We were joined in studio by the 2016 Latin Grammy winner for Best Children's Album, 123 With Andres, and his wife, Christina, as we discussed his career and lasting impact on children's music. https://www.123andres.com/
The Uncle Devin Show is an interactive, musical experience for children that uses percussion instruments to cultivate their minds - a dynamic cross between DC's Trouble Funk and Schoolhouse Rock. For more information, go to https://www.theuncledevinshow.com/.
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
In this episode, Uncle Devin discusses how local, public libraries are using music as a major part of their programming. His guest was local radio talk show host, Netfa Freeman.
Monday Aug 06, 2018
Monday Aug 06, 2018
This show aired on July 30, 2018 with guest Michelle Morrisey as we discussed the connection between Music Adultrification (i.e., forcing children to listen inappropriate adult music), language development and music.
Michele is the CEO and founder of Lucidity Communications Consultants, LLC, a personal, business, and corporate communication consultancy. With a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburhg and a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Michele brings a depth of academic study and preparation to her practice that sets her apart from her peers.
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
This is Uncle Devin's first episode on his talk show on Radio One's WOL 1450AM/95.9FM on July 23, 2018. In studio with Uncle Devin is live show side kick, Mr. Grasshopper, and his first guest, Mr. Kenneth Smith, a National Board Certified Teacher and Montgomery, County (MD) Washington Post Teacher of the Year. Mr. Smith is an expert in Media Literacy!