Protest: Songs of Struggle and Resistance from Around the World
Protest: Songs of Struggle and Resistance from Around the World
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American folkies from the 1960s weren't the first artists to write political songs. Musicians around the world have felt the need to speak out, often to stir up resistance and action as well as shore up support. The message can supersede the music in these songs, but the right balance between music and lyrics can turn two halves into one amazing whole. Sometimes on the world-music collection Protest we have to count on liner notes to find out what the song is about--Stella Chiweshe's "Paite Rima" is a recontextualized traditional prayer that begs Shona lion spirits to end the bloodshed--but the music is always inspiring and occasionally transcendent. English speakers won't need liner notes for the great Pete Seeger's "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy" or Larry Kirwan's (of Black 47) equally strong "Bobby Sands, MP," which captures all of the anger and sadness in Irish politics. Released just before the 2004 U.S. presidential election, this album is filled with messages that deserve an audience anytime. - Tad Hendrickson
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Protest is the flagship release of an exciting new series of world music recordings from industry leader Ellipsis Arts. In it, a Vietnam-era pacifist warning from Pete Seeger encounters an anti-slavery rumba from Congolese composer Papa Wemba, and a controversial tune by the "Joan Baez of Israel" joins forces with an elegy for an IRA operative. These are accompanied by impassioned anti-war ballads and broadsides from Algeria, Jamaica, Brittany, Argentina, Lebanon, the U.K. and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Protest: Songs of Struggle and Resistance from Around the World,Various Artists,Ellipsis Arts,Int'l & World Music,Political Folk,Pop,Traditional Folk,V/a Compilations,World Beat Collections
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Protest: Songs of Struggle and Resistance from Around the World
Various Artists Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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Traditional Folk
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General
| Africa
| International
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General
| International
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General
| Compilations
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ASIN: B0002T2R5U Release Date: 2004-08-31 |
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American folkies from the 1960s weren't the first artists to write political songs. Musicians around the world have felt the need to speak out, often to stir up resistance and action as well as shore up support. The message can supersede the music in these songs, but the right balance between music and lyrics can turn two halves into one amazing whole. Sometimes on the world-music collection Protest we have to count on liner notes to find out what the song is about--Stella Chiweshe's "Paite Rima" is a recontextualized traditional prayer that begs Shona lion spirits to end the bloodshed--but the music is always inspiring and occasionally transcendent. English speakers won't need liner notes for the great Pete Seeger's "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy" or Larry Kirwan's (of Black 47) equally strong "Bobby Sands, MP," which captures all of the anger and sadness in Irish politics. Released just before the 2004 U.S. presidential election, this album is filled with messages that deserve an audience anytime. - Tad HendricksonAlbum Description
Protest is the flagship release of an exciting new series of world music recordings from industry leader Ellipsis Arts. In it, a Vietnam-era pacifist warning from Pete Seeger encounters an anti-slavery rumba from Congolese composer Papa Wemba, and a controversial tune by the "Joan Baez of Israel" joins forces with an elegy for an IRA operative. These are accompanied by impassioned anti-war ballads and broadsides from Algeria, Jamaica, Brittany, Argentina, Lebanon, the U.K. and Sub-Saharan Africa.Customer Reviews:
Power to the People.......2004-10-06
A Good Listen.......2004-09-12
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Protest - "Songs of Struggle and Resistance From Around the World"
Baaziz , Gary Nesta Pine , Pierre Akendengue , Larry Kirwan (Black 47) , Tri Yann , Christine Brebes & Diego Rolon , Marcel Khalife , Mzwakhe Mbuli , Kafala Brothers , and Chava Alberstein Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000G0EAKK |
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Protest - "Songs of Struggle and Resistance from Around the World" // 1. God Bless(e) America - Baaziz 2. Fighting For the Right Thing - Gary Nesta Pine 3. Eleke - Pierre Akendengue 4. Bobby Sands, MP - Larry Kirwan (Black 47) 5. La Geste De Sarajevo - Tri Yann 6. Te Recuerdo Amanda - Christine Brebes & Diego Rolon 7. Speak Up - Marcel Khalife 8. Ndimbeleni - Mzwakhe Mbuli 9. Renuncia Impossivel - Kafala Brothers 10. Chad Gadya - Chava Alberstein 11. The Kent State Massacre - Barbara Dane 12. Paite Rima - Stella Chiweshe 13. Cold Days of February - Robin Williamson 14. Esclave - Papa Wemba 15. Waist Deep In The Big Muddy - Pete SeegerMusic Review:
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