Mission
We believe that music is universal and brings people together.
We believe that learning new things is inherently fun.
We believe that kids learn through play and use language as a means to be part of the game.
And finally, we believe that when you bring people together through positive, ridiculously fun musical activities, you can change the world.
BASHO & friends creates that place where young people can explore languages, cultures, and learning through ridiculously fun music, videos, and interactive games. Starting out in 2009 with one simple CD in Spanish, this mission driven group of educators has surged forward – with 4 available albums in 4 distinct languages and close to a dozen videos – as a powerful force in the world of children’s educational entertainment. And with the upcoming release of interactive iPhone and iPad apps focused on new language acquisition, BASHO & friends has laid the groundwork for what will soon become the go-to site on the mobile web for kids of all ages to learn about what they have in common with their neighbors – around the corner and around the world.
BASHO & friends is a musical ride through your everyday life: the food you eat, the places you go, the people in your family, and the things you find important. We create a ridiculously fun space for you to experience new cultures, learn new languages, and build the skills you need to be an active participant in our increasingly global community. BASHO & friends is connecting the world one beat at a time
We believe that learning new things is inherently fun.
We believe that kids learn through play and use language as a means to be part of the game.
And finally, we believe that when you bring people together through positive, ridiculously fun musical activities, you can change the world.
BASHO & friends creates that place where young people can explore languages, cultures, and learning through ridiculously fun music, videos, and interactive games. Starting out in 2009 with one simple CD in Spanish, this mission driven group of educators has surged forward – with 4 available albums in 4 distinct languages and close to a dozen videos – as a powerful force in the world of children’s educational entertainment. And with the upcoming release of interactive iPhone and iPad apps focused on new language acquisition, BASHO & friends has laid the groundwork for what will soon become the go-to site on the mobile web for kids of all ages to learn about what they have in common with their neighbors – around the corner and around the world.
BASHO & friends is a musical ride through your everyday life: the food you eat, the places you go, the people in your family, and the things you find important. We create a ridiculously fun space for you to experience new cultures, learn new languages, and build the skills you need to be an active participant in our increasingly global community. BASHO & friends is connecting the world one beat at a time
The Team
Basho Mosko is a force for good.A lifelong educator, Basho has unleashed his energy, love for teaching, and commitment to kids to deliver a completely new way to inspire learning and foster worldwide understanding. In 2009, he launched BASHO & Friends, an independent educational media company, to provide the Internet-based framework for his groundbreaking musical and video inventions.
Basho’s unique ability to connect with children and forward-thinking use of new media are the pillars of his work. He has worked with kids in 6 countries on 3 continents and holds a Master in International Affairs degree from Columbia University and a bilingual teaching credential. In addition to his 15+ years of classroom experience, Mosko founded an arts based after school program for elementary children in Oakland, CA, has composed music for Sesame Street, wrote and co-produced all BASHO & friends music and content, and has written 8 interactive story books for the Lango education company. Basho blends his passions for promoting children’s development and achieving positive social impact into unforgettable content that he hopes will bring the people of the world closer together. Basho lives with his wife and son in San Francisco, CA.
Favorite childhood musical memory: I learned a song about the donut shop when I was about 3 1/2 at preschool and sang that song to death. It was my very first song by memory and I actually recently dug it up. Have a listen!
Benjamin Lybrand is a talented filmmaker, animator and visual artist. He does creative motion picture work for various global companies such as Electronic Arts, Intel, NBC, and Cisco. In addition to his corporate work, Benjamin’s films have screened at various regional film festivals, including his independent sci-fi/hip hop feature film, The Bird-O-Bot, which was nominated for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Feature Film at the 2007 Shockerfest International Film Festival. With a BFA in Film and Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, Benjamin’s work has a solid foundation in film technique, and the contemporary art world. The passion he has for pop culture, hip hop, and children’s media makes his work a fresh combination of playfulness and expressive style.Since 2008 Benjamin has been working with Basho to create amazing animations, music videos and now interactive games and educational tools. The visual fun that he brings to his work meshes seamlessly with Basho’s music to create the next revolution in entertainment and education for children.
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