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Kindie rock (often shortened to “kindie”) is a style of children’s music that blends the craft and sensibility of the adult singer‑songwriter/indie scene with lyrics and themes aimed primarily at kids under 10 and their families. Coined in 2006, the term captured a growing independent movement in which artists created child‑oriented songs with the same care, musicianship, and production values found in contemporary adult music. Despite the word “rock,” kindie encompasses a wide range of styles—from acoustic folk and indie rock to pop, funk, and even jazz—united by an indie, artist‑driven ethos rather than a single sound. Community is central to the genre: kindie artists frequently collaborate, tour together, and gather at events (such as KindieComm) that celebrate independent family music making. The result is an artist‑centered, non‑formulaic approach focused on imagination, play, and respect for the child listener.