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Victor: An Unfinished Song
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Victor: An Unfinished Song
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7 journalers for this copy...
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from the book cover:in this powerfully affecting memoir, joan jara, english wife of the legendary chilean folksinger victor jara, who was murdered by the military in 1973, vivdly describes their meeting and life together. she relives the tumultuous years during which they worked together in what became the popular song movement and the euphoria they shared as part of the massive social upheavel that brought salvador allende to power. as victor's compañera and herself a participant in the struggle, joan jara writes with a fierce, partisan passion and with extraordinary courage. it is a story full of hope and joy and laughter as of bitter disappointment and agony. but most of all it is a story written with a shining honesty, warmth and directness, as life-giving as victor jara's own beautiful songs." |
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I had never heard of Victor Jara before I came across this book, but I am glad that I have been introduced to him and the whole New Chilean Song Movement. This is a moving biography of the heroic lives of Victor and his family and friends, as they first struggle against the existing regime to successfully work for the election of a socialist President (Salvador Allende) and are subsequently crushed by Pinochet's military coup. The involvement of the CIA and multinationals was a particularly chilling aspect of the story.I had never really thought of music and dance as a political force before but having read this book I appreciate how powerful they can be, especially when trying to overcome heavy censorship, right-wing domination of the mass media and widespread illiteracy in the rural population. I have learnt so much about Chile through reading this book. Thank you for the experience mfa. Sending the CD with it was a fantastic idea too. I'll send both on to MaLu as soon as I get her address. |
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I'm very excited to announce that the book arrived just a few minutes ago! As a folk music enthusiast, I can not wait to receive the CD and hear Victor's music for the first time.______________ Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004 Sadly, there are many of us who have walked in Joan's shoes. I know all too well what is like to re-start your life with no identity, to have your livelihood shattered and destroyed; and to leave behind your belongings along with everything and everyone you once held dear. I have a great amount of admiration for those rare individuals like Victor, who are not afraid of standing up for the working man. Who take an active role in the struggle for social change and are not afraid to make a difference, regardless of the consequences. ______________ Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004 Book is on its way to Ramya! CD never arrived  .
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Mariana, thank you very much for sending me another copy of Victor's CD. Beyond kind of you. I will pass it on to Ramya once I am done enjoying it, and of course will add a few more comments to this entry. I hope the first copy resurfaces some day...Click on each title to read the lyrics: 1. Te Recuerdo Amanda 2. Canto Libre 3. Aquí Me Quedo 4. Angelita Huenumán 5. Ni Chicha Ni Limoná 6. La Plegaria De Un Labrador 7. Cuando Voy Al Trabajo - Poem 8. Cuando Voy Al Trabajo 9. El Derecho de Vivir En Paz 10. Vientos Del Pueblo - Poem 11. Vientos Del Pueblo 12. Manifiesto - Poem 13. Manifiesto 14. La Partida 15. Estadio Chile ______________ Tuesday, December 6, 2005 My apologies for keeping the CD longer than I should have. Life has been hectic and I lost track of time. I decided to create a label for the actual CD, so every partcipant that receives can easily find the BCID needed to make a journal entry. Click here to see what it looks like (the actual label will not have the Tammychi watermark). The CD is on it's way to Ramya! |
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