Sharon, Lois & Bram

Listening to Sharon, Lois & Bram feels like a warm hug from a favorite relative. Their sound is rooted in the folk revival tradition, utilizing acoustic guitars, upright bass, and bright piano to create a space that is both musically sophisticated and entirely accessible. It is music that invites you to participate, filled with rhythmic hand-claps and call-and-response sections that bridge the gap between the performer and the listener.

What sets them apart is their refusal to talk down to their audience. While the subject matter is family-oriented, the arrangements often draw from jazz, calypso, and Broadway, featuring tight three-part vocal harmonies that would feel at home in a 1940s vocal group. They treat schoolyard rhymes and traditional folk songs with a level of musical respect that makes the tracks as enjoyable for the parents as they are for the children.

Start with 'Great Big Hits' to hear the definitive versions of their most famous tracks, including the iconic 'Skinnamarink.' It serves as a perfect introduction to their blend of humor, tenderness, and infectious folk energy that has defined Canadian children's media for decades.