New York 19

Tony Schwartz FW05558 / FD 5558

New York 19 is a collection of recordings compiled by sound archivist Tony Schwartz that captures the musicality in a single postal zone in Manhattan. The album moves from the sounds of various national and religious groups to those of children’s games as well as everyday conversations, jackhammers, and trains. Pete Seeger is heard on track 2, leading a sing-along of the classic "Wimoweh." In New York 19, Schwartz reveals the melody and rhythm of everyday life.
Country(s) United States
Keyword(s) Cries; Games; Sound effects
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 1954
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Tony Schwartz ; Produced by Tony Schwartz

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101	Why Collect Recordings? / El Venadito (medley)	Tony Schwartz	1:40
102	Exchange by Mail / Greetings from Afar / Wimoweh / ... in New York 19 (medley)	Tony Schwartz	4:28
103	National Groups / French Song and Comment / Romanian Song and Comment / Nigerian Students / Israeli Song (medley)	Tony Schwartz	5:44
104	Religion (Street Preacher, Jewish Prayer)	Tony Schwartz	4:10
105	Translations (Italian, Puerto Rican Jukebox Record)	Tony Schwartz	4:04
201	Street Musicians / Times Square Accordionist / Carnegie Hall Fiddler (medley)	Tony Schwartz	2:16
202	Selling (Theater Barker, 52nd Street Doorman, Salesman, Theater Program, Flowers, Newspapers)	Tony Schwartz	5:20
203	Children (Ring Games, Jump Rope, Bounce Ball, Clapping, Bong o Boys Basement Drums)	Tony Schwartz	3:39
204	Sounds of the City (Street driller, 9th Avenue "L")	Tony Schwartz	1:45
205	Music in Speech (Grocer, Elderly woman, Plumber)	Tony Schwartz	4:30

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