Freedom Is a Constant Struggle

by Guy Carawan (Editor)

(Music Sales America). This is the book of freedom songs, songs that evolved since the 1963 March on Washington during the civil rights movement. Singing these songs was an important aspect of the movement ... people sang during demonstrations and at mass meetings, in paddy wagons and jail cells, to bolster spirits, to gain courage, and to bring people together. Every new chapter of the struggle produced its own songs. This book documents that process in song. Accompanied by stirring photographs of the time, this book originally published in 1968 resonants just as much today.

Genres: Music

Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[Aj · Rating 3 out of 5]

The many essays in this collection are not written by writers. This is both the greatest strength and greatest weakness. Certainly an important historical record.

[CR · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent document of civil rights protest era ethos and action.