Melita Doostan and Rudy Trubitt host this morning’s edition of the Patchwork Series of kids’ shows, featuring the high-energy, fresh and funky Alphabet Rockers and the rootsy, hip sounds of Orange Sherbet.

The members of Alphabet Rockers mix hip hop, beatboxing, soul music, and cool dance moves for an imaginative, unconventional show that gets whole families on their feet while introducing learning concepts from the kindergarten and early elementary school curriculum. Winners of the 2011 Fan Favorite Award for Kids Music Artists from the e-zine Red Tricycle, the San Francisco-based trio features Kaitlin McGaw, Tommy Shepherd, and Stefanie Liang.

Jill Pierce and Tamsen Fynn, also known as Orange Sherbet, concoct a tasty, rootsy brew for the entire family, original and traditional tunes spiced with a touch of jazz, a pinch of funk, and a swingin’ groove. Both Jill and Tamsen have backgrounds in education and child development in addition to extensive professional experience in musical theater, classical singing, and jazz, folk, and rock music.

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