Independent Collections
These collections were produced by independent journalists. Many of these recordings make up the bulk of the original collection of the Freedom Archives.
Subcollections
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Colin Edwards Collection
Materials representing the life-work and journalism of a Welsh radio correspondent and journalist who worked for Pacifica stations, the BBC and many other broadcasters. -
Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
This collection is produced by journalist Colin Edwards and represent a comprehensive account of the Free Speech Movement and its effect on the political climate of UC Berkeley. -
Programs produced by Kiilu Nyasha
Kiilu Nyasha is a revolutionary journalist and former member of the Black Panther Party. Kiilu still hosts Freedom Is A Constant Struggle, which now appears as a TV program. -
“Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
KPFA weekly news program running from 1973-1976 featuring in-depth coverage of liberation struggles around the world. -
“The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Real Dragon was a radio program broadcast on KPFA from 1971-1973. This news show focused on issues of national liberation, political prisoners, Vietnam and other major national and international topics.
Documents
7 Documents Found
![We Are America's Children; Songs, Rhythms and Moods Reflecting Our Peoples' History: Ella Jenkins](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1976Call Number: Vin 075Format: VinylProducers: Folkways RecordsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
In celebration of the bicentennial of the US, Ella Jenkens collaborated with the Raymond School Children's Choir and the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus of New Orleans. They recorded songs about America's values, such as integrity, freedom, justice, and equality, and songs that reflect the people and history of the US.
![The Only Solution; Another Revolution: The Fatima Mansion](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1991Call Number: Vin 076Format: VinylProducers: Radioactive RecordsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
This two song record starts with "Blues for Ceausescu", which a sarcastic lyrics about democracy and diversion of rich and power. "Chemical Gosh" lyrics discuss drugs and division of rich and poor.
![Songs of Free Men, Spirituals: Paul Robeson](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1968Call Number: Vin 081Format: VinylProducers: Columbia OdysseyCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An actor, singer, professional football player, humanitarian, and civil rights activist, Paul Robeson was an extremely influential figure of the 20th century. Side 1 "Songs of Free Men" feature songs inspired by social and international upheavals during and after WWII. Side 2 "Spirituals" are Negro spirituals songs of the 19th and 20th century.
![The Best of Paul Robeson Vol. 3: Paul Robeson](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: Vin 082Format: VinylProducers: Starline, EMI RecordsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An actor, singer, professional football player, humanitarian, and civil rights activist, Paul Robeson was an extremely influential figure of the 20th century. This album is a collection of Robeson's recordings over his career. It ranges from Russian folk songs to war song to Negro spiritual songs.
![Break the Chains: Prairie Fire](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1976Call Number: Vin 083Format: VinylProducers: One Spark MusicCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
For the US bicentennial Mat Callahan and Yvonne Moore composed revolutionary songs for the working class. Songs like "Let's Get 'em off Our Backs (200 Years is Long Enough)" speak about the unfair and unjust ways the American labor forces is treated and paid. Themes include the fight for unions and the stark contrast between the upper class and the working class.
![On Freedom's Side: Aaron Kramer, Viki Ann Diamond, Karl Finger, Joan Fishman](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: Vin 084Format: VinylProducers: Freneau RecordsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
This album is a condensed recording of a live performance of Aaron Kramer reading his poetry accompanied by live music. Poem themes include protest against the suppression of freedom in America, poem about the Spanish American War and the general condition of the United States at the time.
![The Essential Paul Robeson: Paul Robeson](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: Vin 085Format: VinylProducers: Vanguard Recording Society Inc.Collection: Colin Edwards Collection
An actor, singer, professional football player, humanitarian, and civil rights activist, Paul Robeson was an extremely influential figure of the 20th century. This album is a collection of Robeson's recordings over his career. It ranges from his renditions of European classics to Negro Spirituals.
7 Documents Found