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2) 2020
Author
Publisher
Red House Records
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Produced by Eliza's son, Cisco Ryder, 2020 features songs designed to be audience sing-a-longs in the Pete Seeger tradition of motivational political anthems.
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Beloved gospel anthem and Civil Rights protest song We shall overcome is brought to life by esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier as never seen before. Following in the footsteps of one young girl, Collier traverses between historic Civil Rights monuments and contemporary political protests happening today. Beautifully interwoven with song lyrics that embody a message of strength and overcoming adversity, this is a story to inspire and unite."--Jacket...
4) Finding Fela
Publisher
Fela Films
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti created a new musical movement, Afrobeat, a combination of jazz, funk, and Nigerian percussion styles. It was also a political force, a propulsive delivery system of Fela's revolutionary ideas, pitched against the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. His influence helped bring a tilt towards democracy in Nigeria and promoted Pan-Africanist politics to the world. The power and potency of Fela's music and message...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From "The Star-Spangled Banner" to "Born in the U.S.A.," Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw take readers on a moving and insightful journey through eras in American history and the songs and performers that inspired us. Meacham chronicles our history, exploring the stories behind the songs, and Tim McGraw reflects on them as an artist and performer. Their perspectives combine to create a unique view of the role music has played in uniting and shaping a nation....
9) White riot
Series
Publisher
Film Movement
Language
English
Formats
Description
Britain, late-1970s. Punk is exploding. The country is deeply divided over immigration. The National Front, a far-right and fascist political party, is gaining strength as politicians like Enoch Powell push a xenophobic agenda. Outraged by a racist speech from Eric Clapton, music photographer Red Saunders writes a letter to the music press, calling for rock to be a force against racism. NME, Melody Maker, and Sounds all publish the letter. Flooded...
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