On this day 45 years ago the very first episode of Sesame Street aired. On the show, music and art are placed on the same pedestal as reading and arithmetic.
So in tribute to the longest-running children’s television show, we’re sharing three of our favorite Sesame Street moments.
Enjoy! Happy Birthday Sesame Street!
1. Director Brian O’Donnell uses the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat to teach about rhythm and music.
Nina Simone sings “Young, Gifted, and Black” on Sesame Street
Lena Horne sings her ABC’s
Tags: children's television workshop, jean-michel basquiat, lena horne, Nina Simone, sesame street
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