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.

Tracklist:

Why Collect Recordings?/El Venadito
Medley: Exchange By Mail/Greetings From Afar/Wimoweh/...In New York 19
Medley: National Groups/French Song And Comment/Romanian Song And Comment/Nigerian Students/Israeli Song
Religion (Street Preacher, Jewish Prayer)
Translations (Italian, Puerto Rican Jukebox Record)
Medley: Street Musicians/Times Square Accordionist/Carnegie Hall Fiddler
Selling (Theater Barker, 52nd Street Doorman, Salesman, Theater Program, Flowers, Newspapers)
Children (Ring Games, Jump Rope, Bounce Ball, Clapping, Bong O Boys Basement Drums)
Sounds Of The City (Street Driller, 9th Avenue 'L')
Music In Speech (Grocer, Elderly Woman, Plumber)

UPC: 093070555822
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Tony Schwartz - New York 19 (CD)