Charles Heller performs his song cycle Tramvay Lider, a musical setting of Yiddish poems written by acclaimed Yiddish poet Shimen Nepom who worked as a College St. streetcar conductor until his death in 1939 . The poems tell of life on the streetcar, and this performance is a lovely example of Toronto culture echoing through the decades. With pianist Brahm Goldhamer.

Performers:

Charles Heller, baritone and accordion
Brahm Goldhamer, piano
Rachel Pomedli, cello

Music by Charles Heller
Yiddish poems by Shimen Nepom

Track Listing:

1. Tsu Dem Motorman (1:40)
2. Der Pontsh-Zeyger (1:43)
3. Tramvay Reklames (1:00)
4. Durkh Di Gasn (2:02)
5. Ikh Bin Tsvey (2:38)
6. Fargesene Veltn (2:18)
7. In Gepaktn Tramvay (3:20)
8. Az Mayn Mame (2:42)
9. Der Konduktor (2:16)