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Paul Robeson: Political Songs
1. From Border Unto Border
2. Peet Bog Soldiers (sung in English & Yiddish)
3.Zog Nit Keynmol, song of the Warsaw Ghetto resisters (sung in English & Yiddish)
4. Freedom Train, Robeson recites Langston Hughes’ poem
5. Freedom (sung in English & Russian)
6. Kevin Barry
7. USSR Anthem (sung in English, with large chorus)
8. United Nations Song (sung with large chorus)
9. Chee Lai (sung in English & Chinese)
10. Feng Yang, a traditional Chinese folk song about the struggle of the Chinese people against invasion (sung in Chinese)
11. Los Quatro Generales (sung in English & Spanish)
12. The 4 Rivers
Same as CD 366, Track 3
Peekskill Riots: Oral History Documentary
Date: 1/1/1972Call Number: PR 084Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: WBAICollection: Paul Robeson recordings
Includes audio clips of eye-witness accounts of the August 27, 1949 and September 4, 1949 events including on-the-scene radio reports, produced and hosted by David Gelber.
Same as CD 367, Track 1
Paul Robeson: Speech at Marine Cooks & Stewards Union Convention, at Macedonia Baptist Church, San Francisco
Date: 5/3/1951Call Number: PR 085Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Sidney RogerCollection: Paul Robeson recordings
Paul Robeson’s Speech at the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union Convention, at Macedonia Baptist Church, San Francisco, May 3, 1951. At this time, concert halls were closed to him, and he had to speak and sing in churches, union halls and private homes. Here, he outlines his views of ciil rights, the role of trade unions, peace, freedom, the universality of the struggle against oppression and colonialism.
Same as CD 379, Track 1
Paul Robeson, Songs
Steal Away, Were You There When They Crucified My Lord, By and By, Water Boy, My Rosary, When You Come to the End of A Perfect Day, Trees, Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes, River of Dreams, Loch Lomond, Wales, All Through The Night, Songs My Mother Taught Me, Silent Night, Down in Lovers’ Lane, and others.
Same as CD 380, Track 1
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Readings from Here I Stand by Karl Marx Yeargans
Same as CD 379, Tracks 2-11
Julius Lester and H. Rap Brown speak on the Vietnam war and race relations in America
Julius Lester and H. Rap Brown speak at an Anti - Vietnam rally. Julius Lester, the former director of the Newport Folk Festival, SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) photographer, and host of WBAI radio station, speaks about war in Vietnam. He speaks about his recent visit to Vietnam, the weapons used by the US and how they connect to the protests and riots in the US. Next, H. Rap Brown, SNCC National Director, member of the Black Panther Party, speaks about black and white race relations in America, saying that blacks have to the right to defend themselves.
Side B. H. Rap Brown continues speaking about how black society suffers from an inferiority complex and are constantly in danger of being overwhelmed. Brown also speaks about the Vietnam War, how black soldiers are used to further US imperialism and used primarily on the front lines. Lastly, he speaks about American's true political motives in Indochina and the rest of the world.
Panel Discussion on the crisis of racism PART 2
Date: 5/1/1962Call Number: KP 095Format: Cass A & BProducers: Public Affairs Department of WBAI, and Pacifica RadioProgram: “The Crisis of Racism”Collection: Black Liberation
A Continuation of KP 094, A panel discussion on "The Crisis of Racism", with Malcolm X, James Farmer, and William Worthy. Moderated by Murray Kempton. Conclusion and Question and Answer period - Malcolm X answers questions from the audience about racism in America. James Farmer, the National Director of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality), speaks about the 500 years of racial oppression in America. Malcolm X speaks about being ready to die for liberation, and about how the American colonists were also labeled revolutionaries. Finally there's a speech by James Farmer about CORE and the responsibilities of the blacks today to do something and take action against white racism.
George Jackson at San Quentin
Interviewed by Max Bloom. Jackson speaks about the Prison Movement. Discusses different organizations and vanguard parties collaborating with each other to help the fight against white oppression. He speaks about the Weathermen and the Panthers.
Paul Robeson, The First 100 Years: A Celebration of His Life and Legacy
Date: 4/5/1998Call Number: V 146Format: VHSProducers: WBAI Radio-NYCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Begins with a video montage with narration on Robeson’s life, including excerpts from his speeches and interviews, historic film footage.
Followed by speakers who pay tribute to Robeson; musical performances. Concludes with a panel discussion and questions from audience.
Dr. Charles Wright is seated on the stage but is not shown speaking.
Paul Robeson, The First 100 Years: A Celebration of His Life and Legacy
Date: 4/5/1998Call Number: V 147Format: VHSProducers: WBAI Radio-NYCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Begins with a video montage with narration on Robeson’s life, including excerpts from his speeches and interviews, historic film footage.
Followed by speakers who pay tribute to Robeson; musical performances. Concludes with a panel discussion and questions from audience.
Dr. Charles Wright is seated on the stage but is not shown speaking.
