Songs for Children from New York City

This album, recorded in New York City playgrounds, schools, and summer camps, presents a musical snapshot of children living in the Big Apple in 1978. Reflecting the cultural diversity of the city, many of the songs originate from other parts of the United States and the world, but, as musician and educator Dr. Edna Smith Edet explains, the children have changed and adapted them. She identifies various other factors that shape the children's repertoires as well. While the children sing without instrumental accompaniment, the lively street songs feature hand clapping and foot stomping.

Liner notes by Dr. Edet include song lyrics, and directions for dance moves and games to accompany the songs.

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Track Listing

101	Here We Go Zodiac Children of Lowery Neighborhood School, New York City	05:40
102	Sissy in de Barn / Bamalam a Cummala Children of Lowery Neighborhood School, New York City	03:12
103	We're Going to Kentucky / Punchinella Children of Regent School, New York City	05:04
104	Miss Sue from Alabama Children's Circle children, New York City	01:38
105	London Bridge Children's Circle children, New York City	02:03
106	San Serenin Children of Headstart Program, New York City	00:56
107	Who Stole the Cookie Children of P.S. 112, New York City	01:14
201	Head and Shoulders Baby Children of P.S. 112, New York City	04:11
202	Engine Engine, Number Nine (Let's Get the Rhythm of the Head) / Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang Children of P.S. 112, New York City	01:36
203	Miss Lucy / Miss Lucy Children of P.S. 112, New York City	03:10
204	Miss Mary Mack Children of P.S. 112, New York City	00:31
205	Strawberry Shortcake / Sardines / Two on Time / Una, Dos, y Tres Children of P.S. 112, New York City	02:47
206	Ham Bone Children's Circle children, New York City	01:00
207	Here We Go Willowby Children from Minisink Day Camp, New York City	01:35
208	Eency Wincy Spider / Open Shut Them Children of Headstart Program, New York City	01:33
209	Hammer Song / Where is Thumbkin? Children of Regent School, New York City	03:33