Mark Pagano

“Aqua Phonic” is Mark Pagano’s follow-up to his debut solo album, “Mammal Music.” The new album includes lyrics developed in collaboration with students at Gateway Elementary.

“Kindie rock” musician Marko Polo’s debut album, “Mammal Music,” builds on Mark Pagano’s time as frontman of the kid-friendly FIRE DOG.

For nearly a decade, the local band FIRE DOG has been writing songs about endangered species. It even released a concept album. Now band leader Mark Pagano has enlisted area elementary school kids to help the band in its fixation — and the kids have crafted some great lyrics.