Motherhood Moment: Music Minute: Alison Faith Levy

Alison Faith Levy, formerly of legendary kindie trailblazers The Sippy Cups, makes a stellar return to the kids’ music scene with her third solo album for families, You Are Magic.

You Are Magic marks a turning point in Alison Faith Levy’s career, her life, and her message. The album is an upbeat collection of colorful, whimsical, retro-inspired pop songs designed to open a spiritual dialogue for young children and families. What are the values we choose to live by, and how do we express them? Who are we, and why are we here? How do we connect with others? Where does creativity come from? How do we connect to the natural world? What can we do to make the world a better place? These universal questions will resonate with families of all backgrounds.

“This is a concept album,” says Alison Faith Levy. “The overarching theme is that our own creative energy and momentum, which comes to us naturally, is a reflection of the universe. Everyone has something inside of them that contributes to making the world better, more beautiful, more colorful, more compassionate, more sparkly – more awesome. I wanted to tell that to the listener in a very direct way!”

ABOUT ALISON FAITH LEVY
As an original member of the psychedelic rock ‘n’ roll circus for kids that was The Sippy Cups, Alison Faith Levy toured the country many times over, playing such noteworthy festivals and performing arts centers as Symphony Space in NYC, Lollapalooza, House of Blues, Central Park Summerstage, and Austin City Limits. Alison wrote several Sippy Cups songs that became Top Ten hits on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live. After the band went on an extended hiatus, Alison released two albums of her own original music for families: World of Wonder (2012) and The Start of Things (2015).

Upon releasing her first two solo family albums, Alison formed her Big Time Tot Rock Band and played hundreds of shows for families throughout Northern California. In addition, she developed her own “Big Time Tot Rock” music curriculum for toddlers and preschoolers, which she soon found herself teaching at preschools and community centers all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

After teaching music in Jewish settings for several years, Alison decided that the world of Jewish education was a perfect fit for her and was offered a Legacy Fellowship to pursue her Masters in Jewish Education at Hebrew College in Boston. She graduated with distinction in 2020 and now serves as a Cantorial Soloist and educator at two Bay Area synagogues.

Inspired by her newfound joyful connection with Judaism, Alison began writing a new batch of songs based in Jewish values, incorporating children’s ideas about spirituality. You Are Magic is a collection of these very special musical journeys for families.

You Are Magic will be available on all digital platforms, including iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more.