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Chile Event at Glide, Part 1 Chile Event at Glide, Part 1
Date: 10/1/1973Call Number: CD 137Format: CDProducers: Stan JohnstonProgram: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Poetry reading in protest of the Chilean coup at Glide memorial Church bringing together poets in protest of the coup. First public assembly condemning the events of September 11, 1973. MC: Nina Serrano. Poets include: Fernando Alegria, Stephen Kessler, Jean Franco, Nanos Valoraites, Louis Garcia, Jessica Hagadorrn Buriel Clay, Janice Mirikitani, and Dino Siotis. Copy of CAA 005.1e Dolby Stereo Original This is a FLAT NON-DOLBY DECODED COPY
Chile Event at Glide, Part 2 Chile Event at Glide, Part 2
Date: 10/1/1973Call Number: CD 138Format: CDProducers: Stan JohnstonProgram: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Poetry reading in protest of the Chilean coup at Glide memorial Church bringing together poets in protest. First public assembly condemning the events of September 11, 1973. MC: Roberto Vargas. Poets include: Alejandro Murguia, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Ishmael Reed, Kathleen Frazier, Elias Hruska-Cortes, David Henderson, Pamela Donnegan, Lennart Bruce. Copy of CAA 005.2 Dolby Stereo This is a FLAT NON-DOLBY DECODED COPY
Interview with Warren Wells by Mark Schwartz Interview with Warren Wells by Mark Schwartz
Date: 1/1/1973Call Number: CD 139Format: CDProducers: Mark SchwartzCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Excellent interview with Warren Wells in 1973 in Folsom Prison done by Mark Schwartz. He talks about his own politicization, life inside, political prisoners, the Black Panther Party inside, need to build support for prisoners like Geronimo Pratt and Ruchell Magee, the San Quentin Six and others. Great quality and very important in addressing the prison movement of the 1970s. Warren Wells died in prison in June, 2001. From 1/4 inch dub. Reel to reel ends abruptly in mid sentence. Some warble in track 2. Very end of last sentence repeated for track 3.
Che Guevara Speaks Che Guevara Speaks
Date: 6/14/1973Call Number: CD 201Format: CDProducers: Paredon P-1017Collection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Around forty minutes of Che's speeches, together with some contemporary Cuban songs. Includes his 'In Commemoration Of Camilo Cienfuegos', 'United Nations Speech, December 11, 1964' and his Tribute To Antonio Maceo, December 7 1962. Fidel Castro reading Che's Farewell Letter To Fidel, April 1965. The liner notes include full transcriptions, some history, and English translations of the entire CD. "We are not rehearsing final gestures; we want life, and we shall defend it."
Chile Event at Glide Chile Event at Glide
Date: 10/1/1973Call Number: CD 204Format: CDProducers: Stan JohnstonProgram: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Poetry reading in protest of the Chilean coup at Glide memorial Church bringing together poets in protest. First public assembly condemning the events of September 11, 1973. Alejandro Murguia and Janice Mirikitani ONLY
Chile March 1973, Unidad Popular Demonstration Chile March 1973, Unidad Popular Demonstration
Date: 3/1/1973Call Number: CD 249Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Different clips of sound from the UP demonstration in Chile, March 1973. They range from small groups chanting “El pueblo esta en la calle” to larger groups chanting “Allende.” See the track list for individual descriptions.
Poetry by Elias Hruska-Cortes Poetry by Elias Hruska-Cortes
Date: 8/8/1973Call Number: CD 371Format: CDProducers: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Several poems written and read by Elias Hruska- Cortes, recorded in the San Francisco studio of Comunicacion Aztlan, “The Barn”. Same as CAA 065 and CAA 066.
La Mujer en la literatura Chicana y Latino Americano: Festival del Sexto Sol Panel and “Song for Salvador Allende” La Mujer en la literatura Chicana y Latino Americano: Festival del Sexto Sol Panel and “Song for Salvador Allende”
Date: 3/30/1973Call Number: CD 374Format: CDProducers: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Poets, academics and students discuss the role of women in Chicano/Latino and Latin American literature. Panelists include: Dorinda Moreno, Antonia Casteneda, Roberto Vargas, and Tomas Ybarra-Fausto. Themes include: Women’s presence as subject matter but not as published and known writers; If women realize themselves will the family disintegrate?; The legacy of sexism in 19th & 20 century Mexican literature;the need for positive images of women; the movement as one movement and the need for men to support women’s efforts. Songs by Phil Serrano. First is 2 versions of a song for Salvador Allende with the Aztlan band and Sonia Ramirez, 2nd version is solo by Phil Serrano. The second song is “Wounded Knee”. Probably recorded in 1973. Same as CAA 032 and CAA 036.
Rodrigo Reyes reads the poetry of Luis Talamantez Reube Ruybal reads Luis Talamantez poem Cayetano Nani reads his poetry Rodrigo Reyes reads the poetry of Luis Talamantez Reube Ruybal reads Luis Talamantez poem Cayetano Nani reads his poetry
Date: 2/15/1973Call Number: CD 384Format: CDProducers: Comunicacion AztlanProgram: ReflexionesCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Two poems of Luis Talamantez of the San Quentin Six - “Un Lamento” and “Al Pueblo-For Juan Corona.” Same as CAA 108 Ruben Ruybal reads a poem of Luis Talamantez, with Phil Serrano on guitar. “Juan Lopez Caballos.” Same as CAA 109 Cayetano Nani, an organizer of the UFW, reads his poetry. Rodrigo Reyes provides some English translation for his poems. Titles for the five poems are not given; however, they deal with the personalities of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, the life and struggles of the campesino. Same as CAA 124.
Jane Fonda speech inserts & GI Peace March April 6, 1969 Jane Fonda speech inserts & GI Peace March April 6, 1969
Date: 1/22/1973Call Number: CD 398Format: CDProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln BergmanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Selections from this speech were used in Nothing is More Precious Than Vietnam Victory program and on Roots of Resistance Same as KP 016 Sound samples taken from different marches and protests against the Vietnam war, interviews with supporters of war, friction between police and protestors, all set to music. Same as KP 067 anti-war protesters chant, “Join the march,” and “Get out of Vietnam” as students clash with pro-war bystanders. Inserts for montage KP 067 Same as KP 079