Artist description Pam has been working with children as both an educator and entertainer for many years. Pam's songs for children are positive and allow for the joy and exhuberance of childhood. The rhymes and games she offers are age old favourites that children thirst f or. Her original songs vary from humourous and high energy to gentle and soothing. Her tapes have been favourites in the Lower Mainland library system and are used by many teachers and Early Childhood Educators in their programs. Pam Southwell has perf ormed widely in both England and B.C.Canada. Pam is also a storyteller and is currently working on a CD of stories.qż

Music Style Uplifting, with both high energy and gentle elements.

Musical Influences A history of classical piano blended with a love of both traditional and contemporary fork music.

Similar Artists Charlotte Diamond, Sharon, Lois and Bram, Fred Penner, Raffi, Claire De Lune

Artist History Pam began singing for children as a teacher. She started writing specifically for children in 1986 and produced her first tape, "Pamarama Sings Songs So" as Pamarama, her singing clown personna. She reformatted this project in England as "The Monster Danc e. Her second tape (Growing Up Green) and third tape (Five Little Finger Rhymes and Lots of Circle Games) were recorded in England by Les Chappell. Pam Southwell's fourth project for children was commissioned by the University College of the Fraser Vall e y in B.C. Canada. They wanted a musical tape for their "Children In The Valley" ECE Conference. This tape featured 10 songs relating to growing up in the Fraser Valley and is called "Children Of The Valley." Pam also performs for adults with her daughter Beth in TWO TALL WOMEN.

Group Members Pam Southwell

Instruments Guitar, mandolin.

Albums The Monster Dance. Five Little Finger Rhymes. . .. Growing Up Green. Children Of The Valley.

Press Reviews ‘Pam delighted her young audience in the woodland setting of Blickling Hall encouraging children to join in a whole array of familiar and unfamiliar songs.” Childrens Fun Day Organiser. Blickling Hall, Norfolk, England. “In workshops, Pam has the abili ty to create an environment in which children feel relaxed and unthreatened. They are encouraged to explore the world of rhythm and movement in a way that is highly enjoyable and entertaining, but equally educational. Pam is an excellent teacher and com m unicator. Her workshops are of the highest quality and are loved by children.” Pam Henderson. Administrator. Cambridge Drama Centre. Cambridge, England. “Thank you for the energy and lively music you brought to “The Countryside Festival”. Jos Mack. E nt ertainments Organiser. Countryside Festival, Norfolk, England. “Pam proved a great hit with the children, who couldn’t wait to join in with all the musical activities’ particularly playing the instruments.” Linda Cohen, Sales Director. Parent and Bab y Care World Exhibition, Wembley, London, England. “Many thanks for the day you spent with us...the children and staff thoroughly enjoyed the music workshops you took for us throughout the day.” Louise Eden, Coordinator. Cheviots Children’s Centre. Londo n, England. “I want to thank you on behalf of the Area Children’s Library System for all twelve wonderful concerts you presented this summer. Without exception, the comments on your performance were positive and we certainl;y have noticed that the deman d f or your cassette tape ‘GROWING UP GREEN’ has increased. Your warmth and easy rapport with the children is readily apparent and appreciated. Teresa L. MacLeod. Area Children’s Librarian. â€șt

Location Maple Ridge/Vancouver, B.C. - Canada

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