Tom Callinan & Ann Shapiro
America The Beautiful: Environmental Hootenanny
American Heritage Series
Participatory Programs For All Ages
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Tom Callinan has developed an environmental hootenanny, containing participatory songs and stories about human interaction with the natural world. The celebrated folksinger, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and activist provides an alternative to "hard news" with lighthearted, singable, thought-provoking songs, stories, and activities that celebrate nature, as well as those that concentrate on specific environmental issues: recycling, sewage, solid waste, litter, rainforest preservation, critical habitat, saving whales, marine environment (including Long Island Sound), soil conservation, coral reefs, rivers - among others.
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An excellent springboard for stimulating classroom (nature center, museum, etc.) discussions, they can also serve as catalysts for self/group empowerment. Mr. Callinan's demonstration of several homemade and/or "found" musical instruments extends the music-making to teachers and students as follow-ups to his presentation.
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Related recordings: "Let's Clean Up Our Act: Songs For The Earth" (cassette and accompanying lyrics/ideas booklet package) featuring husband and wife duo, Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro, is available at $15., and/or " Earth Revival " their 18-song compilation CD @ $17.00; prices include shipping.
"Callinan and Shapiro's lyrics ... are as direct and uncompromising as their vocals, covering gardens and garbage, 'Pollution' and 'Mother Ocean'." - Catherine Cella, BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
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