Labor Choruses
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"The songs of working
people have always been their sharpest statement, and the one statement
that cannot be destroyed. You can burn books, buy newspapers, you can
guard against handbills and pamphlets but you cannot prevent singing."
-- John Steinbeck |
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Seattle Labor Chorus Formed in March 1997, the Seattle Labor Chorus is "a nonprofit organization dedicated to economic and social justice, and the fundamental right of all workers to organize as a means of securing a living wage." Directed by Janet Stecher, an experienced vocal performer and recording artist. URL: http://www.equality.net/SeattleLaborChorus/ |
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| New York City Labor Chorus Formed in November 1991, the New York City Labor Chorus was the first multi-ethnic, multi-generational chorus of its kind. "From picket lines and labor college graduation ceremonies to the demonstration for national health care reform on June 8, 1994 in Washington D. C., the New York City Labor Chorus has energized and brought a greater sense of solidarity to the labor movement." Directed by Geoffrey Fairweather. URL: http://www.NYCLC.org |
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| Brooklyn Women's Chorus A community chorus formed in October 1997 by musician Bev Grant. The chorus has a repertoire ranging from South African freedom songs to socially relevant songs by contemporary American songwriters like Garth Brooks, Jackson Browne, Pat Humphries and Bev Grant. Topics range from freedom and justice, to peace, resistance, and women's labor history. No auditions necessary. URL: http://www.brooklynwomenschorus.com |
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| DC Labor Chorus Contact this chorus, c/o Elise Bryant; 301-431-5408; or by e-mail. |
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| Fruit of Labor Singing Ensemble The cultural arm of Black Workers for Justice, this chorus has been organizing in communities and workplaces for more than 20 years of writing songs and creating music from many ethnic groups of people and co-workers' struggles. URL: http://www.fruitoflabor.org |
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Côr Cochion Caerdydd The Cardiff Reds Choir came together in 1983, when events in Chile, South Africa, and at home in Wales demanded that they use their voices in protest. Since then, they have raised many thousands of pounds and campaigned in support of peace, justice and freedom in Britain and around the world. URL: http://members.tripod.com/cor.chochion/ |
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Nottingham Clarion Choir Nottingham Clarion Choir was formed in 1988 as a result of a project of local musicians to make the vinyl album "English Rebels", celebrating the radical traditions in British politics. We enjoyed singing so much that we stayed together and are still going strong. URL: http://www.nottinghamclarionchoir.org.uk/ |
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