Founded in 1993 by Katherine Dines, HUNK•TA•BUNK•TA® Music is committed to producing entertaining, educational music and activities of the highest quality, for growing families, educators and early childcare providers.

Children’s music carries a special kind of magic because it speaks to the heart with honesty, joy, and imagination. A great children’s song can turn learning into play, helping kids discover language, rhythm, kindness, and creativity without even realizing it. Its melodies are often simple, but the emotions behind them are powerful and lasting.

For many adults, children’s music becomes tied to treasured memories of family, school, and growing up. The best artists in the genre respect young listeners by creating music that is uplifting, intelligent, and fun for all ages. In a noisy world, children’s music reminds us of wonder, innocence, and connection.

Katherine Dines is widely respected for her imaginative approach to children’s music and her ability to connect with young listeners through storytelling, melody, and humor. A Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, she has built a career creating songs that entertain while also encouraging curiosity, learning, and emotional growth. Her music blends folk, pop, world music, and educational themes into a style that feels both playful and heartfelt.



A recurring theme in her work is environmental awareness. Rather than presenting conservation in a heavy or frightening way, she uses music to inspire wonder about the natural world. Her songs often celebrate birds, sea life, forests, and endangered animals, encouraging children to think about how human actions affect ecosystems. This positive approach makes environmental education accessible and memorable for young audiences.

Katherine Dines and the Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Band doing new version of traditional "Row Row Row Your Boat" at YMCA Camp of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO

Here is the Grammy Entertainer’s Breakfast Team left to right: Me (host,) and co-hosts: Susie Tallman, Wendy Morgan and Lynn Orman. Uncle Jumbo popped into this pic too— everyone who entertains kiddos through music is welcome and we’ll do it again in February 2027!

The Grammy galas go on forever and it is an absolute thrill to be amongst the best musicians in the world.