Classic folk songs for kids : from Smithsonian Folkways.
With this collection, curator Jeff Place culls a cross-section of 26 classics from the Smithsonian Folkways vaults to tell an intriguing story of American signature sing-along. The songs' origins are as fascinating as the songs are fun: centuries-old European ballads, an American Revolutionary tune,...
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| Language: | English Spanish |
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Sung primarily in English, with some lyrics in Spanish. |
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Washington, DC :
Smithsonian Folkways,
[2016]
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| Physical Description: | 1 audio disc : digital, CD audio ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet |
| Format: | CD Audio |
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With this collection, curator Jeff Place culls a cross-section of 26 classics from the Smithsonian Folkways vaults to tell an intriguing story of American signature sing-along. The songs' origins are as fascinating as the songs are fun: centuries-old European ballads, an American Revolutionary tune, Nineteenth-century American folksongs, African-derived game songs, a sea chantey, a railroad jingle, camp songs, and even an opera song. |
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| Note: | Title from disc label. Tracks previously released between 1951-1957, 1960-1968, 1990-1999, and 2000-2012. Program notes, compiled and annotated by Jeff Place, lyrics, and full credits on container insert. |
| Call Number: | CD 107178 |
| ISBN: | 9786316563316 6316563310 |
| Participant or Performer: |
Various performers. |