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Young Pop 2 - music in various languages.

Sentir - Blas Canto - 3:09
Hello, Hello - Streetmagic - 4:31
Ma Liberté - Zaboyz -3:02
Lunnaya Melodiya - Dima Borodin - 4:03
Latinos - Kinderlach - 5:41

1 year ago

Opera 2 by Afanasy Prokhorov

I was floored when I first watched this video. So drop-down, say-wow, amazed I could only listen and let the music wash over me - raising goosebumps along the way.

12 year old Afanasy performs classical, Broadway, country, and pop renditions in six languages. He is the main soloist of “Lucky Ten” - a Boston based childrens vocal and dance ensemble. He has received many awards including the Grand Prix prize at the 2010 Caribbean Gold International Festival. (source).

There are several videos featuring Afanasy on YouTube. Some of my favourites are:

You Raise Me Up - Afanasy Prokhorov

“Funiculi Funicula” - Lucky Ten (Boys)

One of the joys of following young talent is discovering someone you have never heard of before. It’s even more fun when you know you’ll be a fan for a long time.

1 year ago

Secret Agent by Matty B

When I first heard about this 7 year old rapper I wondered how professional he would be. I also wondered whether the videos would be inappropriate considering his age.

I needn’t have worried. Matty B proves that a kid can rap but rap can’t stop him from being a kid. His videos are well made and yet he doesn’t come across as a pint-sized adult. He’s just a kid having fun while rapping.

Some of the comments on his YouTube site have been negative. I think people expect too much or are simply jealous. Remember: he’s just a kid having fun.

Check out Matty B’s videos, and the home videos on his brother’s site (JeebsTV).

For more information about Matty B checkout this article at theskykid.com.

Finally, I have a video that takes a serious look at his music.

Chyeah!

1 year ago