Who we are….

We are a kindie folk duo that has been making music for children and their families in Aotearoa since 2012.  Dreamed up amidst our family life in coastal Northland and inspired by our journey through parenthood and teaching. Weaving organic tones and tender heartfelt lyrics are how we have been able to create a sound that both adults and children love.  From the beginning our Little Ripples kaupapa has been to make music that speaks to the whole family. We craft our songs to see through the eyes, hearts and minds of children as well as reflect on the experience of the adults raising them. The family folk sound that Little Ripples have an affinity for, draws inspiration from artists such as Elizabeth Mitchell, Neil Young, The Brushfoot Migration, and Mountain Man.

Recent accomplishments have seen us selected as finalists for the APRA Children’s music awards 2020 for best music video. Over recent years families have enjoyed seeing us perform at a variety of venues ranging from The Auckland Folk Festival, Auckland’s Zoo, public libraries, kindergartens and community halls. Our appeal to the tastes of adults has seen us also supporting artists such as The Lonely Heart String Band(USA), Mark Mazengarb (NZ/USA)  and Erin Cole-Baker (USA/NZ).  

Currently we have just released ‘In My Garden’ our most significant work to date. Born by a community of passionate musicians and friends it is a proudly self funded, grass roots, production.  The concept of ‘blooming where you are planted’ is intrinsically woven through our new record . As a songwriter and an early childhood teacher (Emily Benge), the gentle stories and questions of children in my orbit are the seeds from which these songs have bloomed. With a nature collage music video for single ‘Little Bee’ making some buzz already about the project, supported by NZ On Air’s New Music Kids fund and made by animator RDYSTDY. We are excited to share this collection of mindful family folk songs that are sure to warm your heart and offer antidotes to the struggles that we face living in uncertain times.