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Frente Sandinista Frente Sandinista
Call Number: JG/ 001Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
FSLN (Frente Sandinista Liberacion Nacional) speaker about revolutionary work after electoral defeat.
Interview with Gladys Baez Interview with Gladys Baez
Call Number: V 236Collection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Tape Two: Students interview Gladys Baez, Vice President of the Commission of Women, Children, Youth, and Family in Nicaragua, at Leon Legal Office. Baez speaks on Women's contributions to Nicaraguan economy. This tape has partial translation.
Cara el Pueblo Cara el Pueblo
Call Number: V 239Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Tape Five: "Cara el Pueblo" (Face the People) was a tradition of the Nicaraguan revolution. Once a week top Sandinista leaders met face to face with hundreds of people to discuss their questions, complaints, demands and suggestions. This meeting focuses on the particular concerns of women fighting in the revolution. This tape also has footage from The Mother's March. Spanish only.
Wilfred Burchett Wilfred Burchett
Call Number: FI 020Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Heber Dreher, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
In-depth 1977 interview with famous radical Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett on national liberation movements in Africa and on solidarity between movements. Reports on near-victory over Somoza in Nicaragua.
Un Son Para Mi Pueblo (Songs from the new Nicaragua) Un Son Para Mi Pueblo (Songs from the new Nicaragua)
Date: 1/1/1983Call Number: Vin 003Format: VinylProducers: Paredon Records, Luis Enrique Mejia Godoy, Grupo MancotalCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Songs that promote the new cultural identity of Nicaraguan society post-revolution. Produced by the Ministry of Culture, the album is principally nationalistic in content. Includes extensive liner notes with translations.
Vamos Haciendo La Historia: Grupo Pancasan Vamos Haciendo La Historia: Grupo Pancasan
Date: 1/1/1979Call Number: Vin 060Format: VinylProducers: EnigracCollection: General materials
Revolutionary songs for the Nicaraguan revolution in the 1970's. Theme include martyrs and heroes of the revolution, social injustice and liberation of the people. The artists talk about the power of song in Nicaragua's revolution and how a song can educate the young on the past.
Cantos a Flor de Pueblo: Carlos Mejia Godoy Cantos a Flor de Pueblo: Carlos Mejia Godoy
Date: 1/1/1978Call Number: Vin 061Format: VinylProducers: Orfeon Records Inc.Collection: General materials
Songs about the revolution in Nicaragua in the 1970's. Lyrics discuss the kidnappings and other injustices in the country. This album helped inspired a generation of Nicaraguans to fight for freedom against the Somoza dynasty. The song "Crtisos ya nacio en palacaguina" speaks about the guerrilla warfare in its infancy.
Yo soy de un pueblo sencillo: Luis E. Mejia Godoy Yo soy de un pueblo sencillo: Luis E. Mejia Godoy
Date: 1/1/1983Call Number: Vin 062Format: VinylProducers: KKLA, EnigracCollection: General materials
Songs discuss Nicaragua's revolution of the 1970's. Written after the overthrow of the Somoza dynasty, the lyrics are in remembrance of the revolution, death and hardships, and about the hopes of future of Nicaragua under the Sandinista National Liberation Front. Topics included are the illiteracy of the population, peace, poverty and national unity.
A Pesar de Usted: Luis E. Mejia Godoy con Mancotal A Pesar de Usted: Luis E. Mejia Godoy con Mancotal
Date: 1/1/1985Call Number: Vin 063Format: VinylProducers: KKLA, EnigracCollection: General materials
Entitled "A Pesar de Usted" (In spite of you) is a blend of sentiments about Nicaragua and revolutionary commitment to Sandinista National Liberation Front and opposition to imperialism. Lyrics talk about building a country that the people had dreamt about, free and just for all.
Tragaluz Starlight: Salvador Bustos Tragaluz Starlight: Salvador Bustos
Date: 1/1/1985Call Number: Vin 064Format: VinylProducers: Redwood RecordsCollection: General materials
This album commemorates Nicaragua's revolution and overthrew of the Somoza dictatorship. Lyrics discuss the changes that have occurred in the country since, such as the rise in literacy rates and health care improvements. Bustos also talks about the U.S. attempts to undermine Nicaragua's future. The hope of this albums is to help bridge friendship between the two countries.