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Freedom is a Constant Struggle

The Freedom Is A Constant Struggle collection extends from February 1976 to August 1995. It continues the weekly summary of international, national, and local struggles o many fronts, interspersed with poetry and music. Producers during the early years of the collection were Barbara Lubinski, Heber Dreher, Emiliano Echeverria, and Lincoln Bergman, later joined by Nina Serrano and Kiilu Nyasha. Among emphases in this collection are southern Africa, Central America, the prison movement and political prisoners, Wounded Knee and other Native American struggles, the International Hotel, poverty, gay and lesbian liberation, police repression, Latino/a culture, revolutionary poetry, as well as special series on Paul Robeson, Langston Hughes (“Hughes and Blues”) and Pete Seeger. There were also subtitles used for ongoing series, such as a talk show on the first Saturday of the month presented by Heber Dreher entitled “Frank Talk,”  and a music program “In the Midst of Struggle,” produced by Emiliano Echeverria on the last Saturday of the month.

Documents

From "We Shall Overcome" to Nicaragua From "We Shall Overcome" to Nicaragua
Date: 5/11/1985Call Number: FI 055Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, EEProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
The childhood influence of "We Shall Overcome," on Lincoln Bergman, Report on Nicaragua with songs No Pasaran and El Pueblo Unido Jamas Sera Vencido.
Moncada Anniversary Moncada Anniversary
Date: 7/27/1985Call Number: FI 166Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Nina Serrano, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Marks anniversary of July 26, 1953 attack on the Moncada Barracks, with original poetry ("The Night Before Moncada" by Lincoln Bergman; International Women's Day poem by Nina Serrano; and others); Cuban revolutionary music, tribute to "Raul, El Poeta" who was killed trying to escape Batista's troops, reading of reflections of Haydee Santamaria on the attack.
Music of Economic Struggle 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.
In the Midst of Struggle - 1 In the Midst of Struggle - 1
Date: 1/26/1985Call Number: FI 169Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (In the Midst of Struggle)Collection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Biographical information and much music of Carlos Puebla, the great Cuban singer, guitarist, and composer who strongly supported the Cuban Revolution. Includes some of his most famous songs. to Che Guevara and in support of Puerto Rican nationalism. (Note: last Saturday of month now subtitled "In the Midst of Struggle." This is the first of that series.)
Music and the Ronald RayGun Music and the Ronald RayGun
Date: 3/23/1985Call Number: FI 170Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Mostly Cuban/Latin music with brief commentary on US imperialism and critique of "Ronald RayGun."
In the Midst of Struggle - 2 In the Midst of Struggle - 2
Date: 3/30/1985Call Number: FI 171Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
History, in narrative, poetry, and music of the Spanish Civil War and its significance in the anti-fascist struggle preceding World War II. Part 1.
In the Midst of Struggle - 3 In the Midst of Struggle - 3
Date: 3/30/1985Call Number: FI 172Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
History, in narrative, poetry, and music of the Spanish Civil War and its significance in the anti-fascist struggle preceding World War II. Part 2.
4th of July Special - 2 4th of July Special - 2
Date: 7/6/1985Call Number: FI 174Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Marks the 4th of July with commentary and music on US intervention in Latin America.
Poetry and Music of Resistance - 3 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 - 4 In the Midst of Struggle - 4
Date: 8/31/1985Call Number: FI 176Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: Freedom Is A Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Tribute to Soviet defeat of fascism in World War II, marking 40th anniversary of D-Day, with 78 rpm records/rare Soviet recordings.