Artist description Nino's Story: I am a children’s musician from New York. I have been working with children for over 5 years. A little over a year ago, a four-year-old friend of mine was in a terrible car accident and ended up in a hospital in a coma.In order to do whatever I could to help her recovery, I recorded some of her favorite songs onto a tape in my basement. As she came out of the coma, but was still partially paralyzed, I frequently visited her in the hospital and played songs for her, changing them so she could participate (e.g., “If you’re happy and you know it, stick out your tongue…”).When I saw the incredible positive effect the music had on her and the other children in the hospital, I was motivated to record some of my songs onto a CD. The first one was so popular, that now I have two and I am starting work on a third. I have uploaded songs onto www.MP3.com so I can bring smiles to even more children.I hope this music makes you smile.

Music Style Children's Music that's fun for adults

Musical Influences Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Raffi

Artist History Nino has been playing guitar for over 20 years. Currently, he plays guitar for about 1,000 children each month at approximately 20 different day care centers andnursery schools. Nino has written and recorded music for two children’s CDs: Our Time and Imagination Vacation. Nino has also performed at hundreds of birthday parties and special events. He likes to Rock ‘n’ Roll, Limbo, and share his instruments with the children. Friends also like to go on a bear hunt, and dance and roar like dinosaurs!

Group Members Nino Sidari, David & Bonnie Seligson

Instruments Guitars, Midi, Percussion

Albums Our Time; Imagination Vacation, The Best Things in Life (coming soon!)

Press Reviews "Beautiful message with great music." MP3.comHere’s what some child care directors have said:"His enthusiasm is contagious and his performances would be a wonderful asset to any children’s program."- Elizabeth AndersonTots and ToddlersArmonk, NY"...children who are usually reluctant to participate were clapping and dancing."- Barbara SommerWhite Plains Child DayCare Association, Inc.White Plains, NYParent Reviews/Comments:"He loves the music and although he can't talk or sing words yet, he actually HUMS!!! He loves your style and so do I!!!" - Lin K. and Family "We received the CD's yesterday and just now listening to them. WOW, I"M IMPRESSED!!!!!!! and it takes a lot for me to be impressed by children's tapes- most are so generic and out for mass production. I can hear the enthusiasm- Nino, I can hear that you are REALLY enjoying what you are doing.I think her preschool and special ed teachers would like the tapes- - I've found that all the songs have a component where the kids can physically contribute. They will be well loved when she is in isolation during Bone Marrow Transplant." - Lisa K. "I just love the music, the sillier the better!-okay, okay-I know it's for Stephen, but I love it! So does he, he gets all happy when he hears it." - Angie T. "Nicholas loves the tape and CD, when we put it on he gets a huge grin and starts waving his arm a mile a minute and giggling away." - Dawn P. "Little Theresa's Jackie "T-Bird" loves the NINO SONG." - William P. "She just loves listening to the tape in the car and singing along to it- even asked if she could listen to it tonight to go to sleep by!" - Stacey P. "My daughter Rachel loves when you come to Tutor Time in Pleasantville. We bought your first tape and play it all the time in the car. Her favorite song is Bear Hunt." - Andrea S.

Additional Info visit us at ninomusic.com for games and craft ideas!

Location Eastchester, NY - USA

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