{"title":"Randy Preston","description":"Randy Preston (RandyPreston.com) is an African Native American (Piscataway) singer-songwriter, author, composer, educator, and storyteller. Raised in the UK, Zimbabwe, and Kenya, he developed an early love of the myths and legends surrounding him, including the songs and stories of his own Piscataway people. He has spent the past several years collaborating with authors including Kwame Alexander, co-authoring, and narrating How to Sing a Song. The First Drum I Ever Heard  is his debut as a solo picture book author. He lives in, writes about, and wanders the forests of his homeland known as Maryland.","products":[{"product_id":"the-first-drum-i-ever-heard-hardcover","title":"The First Drum I Ever Heard - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy Preston\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy's mom can't play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of their life together. And whether in the living room, the park, or the concert hall, he loves grooving with her. There's something so soothing and special in the beat of each and every drum, which makes him wonder, what was the very \u003ci\u003efirst\u003c\/i\u003e drum he heard? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith rhythmic language mimicking the sounds of drumbeats and joyful illustrations illuminating the feeling of connection they create, this is a unique celebration of music--and motherhood--that families will treasure.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618879115487,"sku":"9780593529553","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/eUQA6JzerZ9780593529553.webp?v=1785449444"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/randy-preston.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}