Songs of the Seasons
A compact disc celebrating family & community traditions in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is home to a variety of musical traditions, including a wide range of songs. Some represent the early colonial heritage of the state, while others represent newer immigration. On this recording, some of New Hampshire's families, friends, and solo artists share a sampling of tradition-based songs presented to you as a seasonal journey sewn together with a few instrumental tunes. Song lyrics are included in a 24-page booklet.

This recording was produced by the Traditional Arts Program of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. The project seeks to strengthen community and family values in New Hampshire by bringing the humor, wisdom, and love of language that can be found in traditional songs to a wider audience. We also want to honor the artists and communities who preserve these songs.

Featured on this recording are:

• The Cote Family w/ Wilson Langlois & Robert Choiniere
  Songs and fiddle tunes from French Canada
• Regina Delaney
  Songs & harp instrumentals of Ireland
• The Guzman Family
  Songs from Mexico
• Hector Canales, Edgardo o Delgado, & Jose Girona
  Puerto Rican instrumental music
• Dudley Laufman & friends
  Songs of the early colonies & logging camps
• St. Cecelia Choir of St. Joseph Church
  Songs from Poland
• Gary Sredzienski
  Accordion instrumental music
• Jeff Warner & Bruce MacIntyre
  Songs of the early colonies & logging camps

Copies are available at the State House Visitor's Center in Concord, NH for $10

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Last updated: February 29, 2008