Canadian children’s musician Chris McKhool has released “Party in the Street,” the second single from his upcoming album Global Dance Party!, due November 6. The track was filmed at Toronto Caribbean Carnival and draws on Mardi Gras and Carnival traditions, blending blues, reggae, folk and world music influences.
The song was produced by McKhool, Kevin Laliberté and engineer John “Beetle” Bailey, and mixed in Dolby Atmos. It features an ensemble including Saskia Tomkins on fiddle, Drew Birston on bass, Marito Marques on drums, and a horn section of Doug Banwell, Kevin Turcotte and William Carn.
McKhool is a two-time JUNO nominee, most recently for Children’s Album of the Year for Little Leaf, and a Canadian Folk Music Award winner. A follow-up single, “On Halloween,” is set for release October 9 ahead of the full album. He will support the project with fall tour dates across Ontario and Alberta, including a Halloween-themed CD release event in Toronto on October 30.
Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Eric Alper, thatericalper.com.