There isn't really anything offensive in this CD. In one song, it sounds like he's saying the s word, but the lyrics are actually "ship", so don't mistake that. The rest of the language is at minimal, and the violence is involved in portraying war negatively.
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We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
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A rousing rendition of America's folk tradition.
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for Ages 8 and Up
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About We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
Parents need to know that the content of some of the songs is political in nature with anti-war, civil rights, and pro-labor messages. The songs reflect many facets of American history, iconography, culture, and the past and ongoing struggles of the American people. One song has vivid lyrics describing a soldier wounded in battle.
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- Families can talk about the historic significance of these story songs, as well as the purpose and meaning of folk music and protest songs.
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great way to introduce older kids to folk music
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