Keep On

Little Miss Ann has enjoyed national acclaim and a fervent following for her upbeat, down-to-earth and interactive folksy music. Her fifth album of hopeful and happy songs, Keep On, is the result of a collaboration with children's music newcomer Amy D. Both connected through their dedication to children along with being first generation Filipina American musicians based in Chicago. Keep On ranges in musical styles: Grownups and their offspring both will appreciate the 50's doo-wop sounding song, "L.O.V.E.," the Andrew Bird-meets-Liz Phair ode to Chicago "The 606," as well as re-imagined traditional favorites like the Johnny Cash-esque "Where Is Thumbkin?" and a spirited Calypso song that originated in Jamaica called "Hill and Gully Rider." There's even a springy-swingy rendition of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips," blendingsweet harmonies, mandolin, and a toy piano.