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May Day Tribute
Date: 5/5/1975Call Number: FI 079Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
A tribute to May Day, opening with poetry and "Hard Work" by John Handy. Poems: by Carl Sandburg, Nazim Hikmet, Pablo Neruda, David Diop, and Bertold Brecht recited by Lincoln Bergman.
Sing Me a Song of Social Significance
Date: 1/30/1961Call Number: KP 329Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: John OligerCollection: General materials
Four songs of "social significance" on the atom bomb. Includes the famous Tom Lehrer "they're rioting in Africa.." and Talking Atomic Blues by Pete Seeger.
Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh
Date: 5/17/1980Call Number: FI 118Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Emiliano Echeverria, Barbara LubinskiProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Poetry. music, and speech collage as a tribute to Ho Chi Minh and Malcolm X. Section on racism in Boston, interview with an African-American woman by Barbara Lubinski on racism in Boston.
Songs of the Lincoln & International Brigades
Date: 1/1/1961Call Number: Vin 047Producers: Stinson Records, Pete Seeger, Bess Lomax, Butch Hawes, Ernst Busch, ChorusCollection: General materials
A collaborative collection of folk songs about the Spanish Civil War sung by prominent topical singers of the time: Pete Seeger, Bess Lomax, Butch Hawes, and Ernst Busch. Part of Stinson Records' Great Folk and Jazz Recordings series.
Out of the Darkness
Date: 1/1/1984Call Number: Vin 048Producers: Fire on the Mountain, Pete Seeger, Kate Wolf, Holly Near, Don Lange, Cris Williamson, Charlie King, Jesse Colin Young, Dick Gaughan, Sweet Honey in the RockCollection: General materials
A compilation of protest songs against nuclear energy and war sung by folk singers, including Pete Seeger, Kate Wolf, and Jesse Colin Young. Themes include peace and environmental justice.
Ballads of Black America
Date: 1/1/1972Call Number: Vin 052Producers: Folkways Recordings, Frederick Douglass Kirkpatrick, Pete Seeger, Jeanne HumphriesCollection: General materials
A collection of songs from the Ballads of Black America project, which sought to educate children about black leaders in American history, including Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Paul Robeson. The project was started by Reverend Frederick Douglass Kirkpatrick, who also founded the Deacons For Defense and Justice during the civil rights movement. Accompanied by Pete Seeger and Jeanne Humphries. With extensive liner notes.
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Call Number: V 647Format: DVDCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
With live interviews and archival footage, the legacy of Pete Seeger is captivated. Seeger was a folk artist as well as a staunch activist.
Music of Economic Struggle
Date: 1/5/1985Call Number: FI 168Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Mostly musical commentary on US economic situation. unemployment, homelessness, just prior to Ronald Reagan inauguration.
Poetry and Music of Resistance - 3
Date: 8/10/1985Call Number: FI 175Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, EmilioProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Under the theme of "time to speak of courage" pays tribute, with narration, poetry, and music to liberation and resistance struggles around the world. Pete Seeger sings Masters of War with Japanese spoken word translation; poem by Gil Scott Heron read by narrator.
In the Midst of Struggle - 7
Date: 2/22/1986Call Number: FI 185Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
US labor songs from the post-WW 2 era including "A Dollar Ain't A Dollar Anymore," GI Joe and the CIO, " "Put My Name Down," "Listen Mr. Bilbo," "Jim Crow," "Roll the Union On," and "Put It On the Ground." Brief historical and musical information provided.
