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Immerse yourself in theraw energyand enthusiasm of New York City subway buskers in thisshining photo showcase.From makeshift stages in Times Square where MTA music banners are hung to subway station platforms andcars throughout the city,these performerscollectively express the soul of theBig Apple while entertainingthousands of commuters and visitors daily. More than 200 photos depictsingers, dancers, bands, duets, and quartets performingwith violins,guitars,the French horn,the African kora, steel drums, and more. Mirroringthe city’s diverse population,genres represented includemusic from theAndes andWest Africa, Latin jazz, R&B, and more.Including interviews withveteran perfomers Roger Manning, Heidi Kole, and Cathy Grier, the book is sure to appeal to all lovers of New York City.By Kurt BooneKurt Boone is a native New Yorker, freelance writer, and poet. He has written for Narratively, PBS Metro Focus, and Urban Velo magazine. He has also authored numerous books on the New York City courier industry.268 color imagesCelebrating New York City Buskers268 color images