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
3 Documents Found
![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.
![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.
3 Documents Found