Protest: Songs of Struggle and Resistance from Around the World

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 31, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ellipsis Arts
• ASIN: B0002T2R5U
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,825 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

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 Seeger

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

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

Customer Reviews

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power to the People, October 6, 2004

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Sam "Sam" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Protest: Songs of Struggle and Resistance from Around the World (Audio CD)

What a great mix of tracks. Great artwork as well. I am very happy with the purchase. Rock the vote!!

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Listen, September 11, 2004

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deBeer (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Protest: Songs of Struggle and Resistance from Around the World (Audio CD)

Finally something new from Ellipsis Arts!!!! Its about time! This recording has some top notch musicians and really rousing catchy tunes, with causes galore. Even my 11 year old was dancing to it, and my parrot whistled along!