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Songs for Children from New York City

Various Artists
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

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101
Children of Lowery Neighborhood School, New York City
05:40
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102
Children of Lowery Neighborhood School, New York City
03:12
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103
Children of Regent School, New York City
05:04
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104
Children's Circle children, New York City
01:38
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105
Children's Circle children, New York City
02:03
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106
Children of Headstart Program, New York City
00:56
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107
Children of P.S. 112, New York City
01:14
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201
Children of P.S. 112, New York City
04:11
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202
Children of P.S. 112, New York City
01:36
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203
Children of P.S. 112, New York City
03:10
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204
Children of P.S. 112, New York City
00:31
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205
Children of P.S. 112, New York City
02:47
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206
Children's Circle children, New York City
01:00
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207
Children from Minisink Day Camp, New York City
01:35
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208
Children of Headstart Program, New York City
01:33
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209
Children of Regent School, New York City
03:33