Juno nominees and ECMA winners Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker have been creating top quality music for children since 1996. Blue Skies and Pirates is Donna & Andy’s fourth children’s CD. 

With songs about pirates, changes in the weather and other elements common to rural Nova Scotia it is easy to tell that Maritime-born Canadian composers have had a hand in the creation of this CD. However, the songs certainly leave any geographical restrictions behind, with a variety of styles reflecting the influence of blues, classical, jazz, ragtime, and even a cha cha. Some of Nova Scotia’s finest musicians have made guest appearances on the CD, creating authentic accompaniment tracks for all the songs.  

Blue Skies and Pirates has clever lyrics, a variety of musical styles, and musicality that creates a pleasurable listening experience for the whole family. 

The 12 songs on this CD are presented in two versions: full performance tracks as well as instrumental accompaniment tracks for those who want to sing with a professional back-up band!