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Essra Mohawk

Pop / folk / jazz singer, songwriter, and musician Essra Mohawk – born Sandra Hurvitz on April 23, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – was best known for her work on iconic early 1970s TV series Schoolhouse Rock and for her songs recorded by artist such as Cyndie Lauper and Tina Turner. Sandy Hurvitz’s career began with the release of the single “The Boy with the Way,” which was released under the name Jamie Carter in 1964. Under the mentorship of producer and songwriter Shadow Morton, she began writing songs for other artists including Vanilla Fudge and the Shangri-Las. Sandy ...