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Crass - British Punk
A series of songs performed by Crass, a British anarcho-punk band, express their dislike for authority. Themes of antiracism, anti- religion, antigovernment, and against oppression.
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
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
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
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.
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.
We Are America's Children; Songs, Rhythms and Moods Reflecting Our Peoples' History: Ella Jenkins
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 Best of Paul Robeson Vol. 3: Paul Robeson
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.
On Freedom's Side: Aaron Kramer, Viki Ann Diamond, Karl Finger, Joan Fishman
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
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.
