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Freedom Archives Productions

These materials were used in various Freedom Archives productions released between 2000 and 2013.

Subcollections

Documents

Moncada Memorial Moncada Memorial
Date: 7/26/1986Call Number: FI 077Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
This is the memorial program for the 1953 attack on the Moncada Barracks in Cuba
Che Guevara - Radio Rebelde - Fidel Castro Che Guevara - Radio Rebelde - Fidel Castro
Date: 12/18/1963Call Number: CD 554Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Radio Rebelde (in Spanish) broadcast by radio Havana, Cuba in 1971 - towards the end is the first victory message by Fidel castro over Radio Rebelde A speech by Fidel Castro (date unknown)
Frente inserts/Elsa Knight Thompson interview Frente inserts/Elsa Knight Thompson interview
Date: 2/8/1972Call Number: KP 240AFormat: Cass AProducers: Lincoln BergmanCollection: General materials
Four inserts used by Lincoln Bergman in presentation to Front of Cultural Workers conference in San Francisco. Includes two recordings of Radio Rebelde, one of Radio Havana, and one of Voice of Vietnam. Two songs of Paul Robeson.
La luna llena de la libertad La luna llena de la libertad
Date: 1/1/2008Call Number: CD 593Format: DVDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
This film was shot during the "Fiesta Cubana por los cinco Heroes." Music by Lilison Di Kanara, Niko Beki, Bia, Ines Canepa, the Brothers to ch'val, Marie-Claude Lamoureux and several others. A tribute to the Cuban 5. Clips from broadcast TV during the election campaign. (www.neorhino.ca)
New Cuban Music New Cuban Music
Date: 11/28/1981Call Number: FI 149Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano Echeverria, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Musical selections from Cuba, described as "new" music.
Cuba Canta Cuba Canta
Date: 12/12/1981Call Number: FI 151Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Cuba CantaCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Program of Cuban music of the last 50 years, including both traditional and modern.
Internews Inserts Internews Inserts
Call Number: KP 464Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Banning Garrett, Steve Talbot, Jan Austen, Doug Dowie, Elizabeth FarnsworthCollection: General materials
Series of news inserts on: disarmament between US and Soviet Union; situation in Zaire and charges of Cuban involvement; China reported canceling foreign aid to North Vietnam; abortion bill in California State Assembly; State Board of Equalization; election of Antonio Guzman as President of Dominican Republic.
Cuba Va!: Songs of the New Generation of Revolutionary Cuba Cuba Va!: Songs of the New Generation of Revolutionary Cuba
Date: 1/1/1971Call Number: Vin 023Format: VinylProducers: Paredon Records, the Experimental Sound Collective of the Institute of Cinematographic Arts, Industries.Collection: General materials
Songs in celebration of the new cultural identity of Revolutionary Cuba. Spanish songs written by Silvio Rodriguez, Noel Nicola, and Pablo Milanes. Includes Paredon Records catalogue from 1971.
Rabo de Nube (Tail of a Tornado) Rabo de Nube (Tail of a Tornado)
Date: 1/1/1982Call Number: Vin 026Format: VinylProducers: Paredon Records, Silvio RodriguezCollection: General materials
Songs that celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. Silvio Rodriguez was part of music movement called Nueva Trova Cubana, or New Cuban Song, that revolutionized Cuban music. Songs reflect the political and social culture of post-revolution Cuba. Includes liner notes with translations and contextual information.
Cancion Protesta: Protest Songs of Latin America Cancion Protesta: Protest Songs of Latin America
Date: 1/1/1970Call Number: Vin 031Producers: Paredon Records, Organization of Latin American SolidarityCollection: General materials
Protest songs recorded by activist musicians from Argentina Chile, Cuba, Peru, and Uruguay. In 1967, the Cuban revolutionary government under Fidel Castro held a meeting of the Organization of Latin American Solidarity (OLAS) in Havana. Artists and activists discussed the importance of protest songs in communicating the messages of freedom movements. After this conference, OLAS recorded this album. Includes liner notes with contextual information and lyrics.