Today I'm talking with an incredible woman, musician, mom and fellow kid's artist, Molly Whuppie. We discuss how she got her name, exposing kids to all the emotions through music and stories, how she got into music, being a mom and more.
Molly is a children's music performer in Hawai'i. She has a special place in her heart for traditional folk songs and many of the songs she shares are from her own childhood growing up in Canada.
She is fascinated with folk song history and often shares unusual folk and novelty instruments in her live and online performances, such as the musical saw or the jaw harp. She also incorporates folk toys, such as wooden spoon dolls and jig dolls, into her songs. Sometimes she plays a paper bag to demonstrate that music is everywhere if you look for it. Families resonate with her gentle and playful approach to community music.
Over the past few years Molly has amassed over 875,000 social media followers by uploading daily videos featuring nostalgic and historical children's songs. She has transcended the "children's music" genre into a sort of " of memories" for all ages. In the comments sections, people share how they play her videos to connect with memory-loss patients, as calming sleep aids, and as tools for managing anxiety attacks.
In regards to being a children's music performer, she says, "Children are hardwired to respond to music. You don't need a lot of bells and whistles to earn their attention; you just need to be kind and sing good songs. Some of these kids are going to remember these songs for the rest of their lives, so I have a responsibility to choose the songs wisely.”
She has released three singles this past year, all in preparation for her upcoming album releases planned for this fall.
Connect with Molly on IG@mollywhuppiemusic ; TikTok ; Facebook ; YouTube
Listen on Spotify
www.MollyWhuppie.com
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