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Loving in Times of War: Luis Enrique Mejia Godoy and Mancotal
Date: 1/1/1988Call Number: Vin 065Format: VinylProducers: Redwood Records, EnigracCollection: General materials
The messages of the album comes from the hardship of the revolution in Nicaragua during the 1970's. The lyrics speak about how love is the fundamental reason behind the struggle of the country's people. There is a focus on the dreams of the people and the hope that one day Nicaraguans can love in peace.
Guitarra Armada Music of the Sandinista Guerrillas: Luis Enrique Mejia Godoy and Carlos Mejia Godoy
Date: 1/1/1987Call Number: Vin 066Format: VinylProducers: Rounder RecordsCollection: General materials
The album is a collection of Nicaraguan revolution songs written by the Mejia Godoy brothers. They composed these "anthemic" and "instructional" songs for the population enabling isolated and illiterate "campesinos" to participate in the activities of their own liberation from the Somoza dictatorship. These songs helped coordinate the insurrection's campaign to connect and encourage the many revolutionary groups in Nicaragua.
Maria Cristina La Paz
Tape includes an introductory song, and five poems in Spanish.
CBS News Broadcast - Conflict in the Middle East
Recording of a general news broadcast containing information on the conflict between Israeli and Palestinian armies (including accounts of the Liberty Ship bombing, and the condition of Palestinian lands). Additionally, information on the Egyptian military's role in the conflict and brief updates on Syrian defense.
CBS News live Coverage - United Nations Security Council Meeting - Part 1
Representatives address the urgent session on the Middle Eastern crisis. Secretary General and Foreign Minister of Israel, Avigdor Lieberman discuss cease fire terms; Syrian delegate, ambassador Gerorge Tomeh also addresses council. From the CBS Radio Network/KCBS San Francisco, Dallas Townsend reporting.
CBS News live Coverage - United Nations Security Council Meeting - Part 2
Continuation of the emergency security council meeting of the United Nations, further discussing the demand to condemn Israel for its' actions against Palestine. United States Ambassador Goldberg speaks about militaristic goals, and the consequence of cease fire violations. Some brief additional comments on Vietnam.
CBS News Broadcast wth Bill O'Reilly
General news broadcast providing a overview of the conflict in the Middle East, Viet Nam and a brief discussion on the Soviet Union's commentary on the cease fire agreement between Israeli and Palestinian forces.
Vientos Del Pueblo: Victor Jara
Date: 1/1/1976Call Number: Vin 092Format: VinylProducers: Monitor RecordsCollection: General materials
The influential Chilean singer-poet Victor Jara wrote songs about the people for the people. In an effort to resist United States imperialism and cultural domination, this album is part of the new song movement of Latin America. His songs speak about the injustices done to the poor and working class and inspires revolution and change in leadership.
El Derecho de Vivir en Paz Volume 2: Victor Jara
Date: 1/1/1979Call Number: Vin 093Format: VinylProducers: Monitor RecordsCollection: General materials
Victor Jara's most famous album, known for its strong anti-imperialist convictions and its rejection of United States backed Latin American governments. The songs talk about injustices perpetrated on the working class, the need for revolution throughout South America, racism, and the right to peace.
El Pueblo Unido: Quilapayun
Date: 1/1/1976Call Number: Vin 094Format: VinylProducers: Monitor RecordsCollection: General materials
Quilapayun's songs are political and social commentaries but draw inspiration from South American folklore and Andean Altiplano culture. They sing about the foreign domination of Chile's economy, about worker solidarity and their comrades killed or imprisoned by the ruling junta.
