Women and Labor Music
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Linda Allen Women's Work CD $15
Songs about women's real work -- building ships, soothing the sick, caring for
children in and out of our homes, and working as labor leaders, teachers and
builders of peace.
mp3 clip of "Rosie the Riveter - Revisited"
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Joan Baez
Bowery Songs CD $19
The latest Joan Baez CD recorded live at the Bowery Ballroom in NY includes "Deportees",
"Joe Hill", and "Christmas in Washington".
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Brooklyn Women's Chorus
The Power of Song CD $15
Songs of labor, peace and justice. Directed by Bev Grant.
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Coal Mining Women CD $17
Re-release of songs by Hazel Dickens, Florence Reese, Phyllis Boyens, Sarah Gunning and others.
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Judy Collins
Forever: An Anthology 2-CD set $20
35 great songs spanning her illustrious career, including the labor classic "Bread and Roses" as well as "Suzanne",
"Both Sides Now", "Send in the Clowns" and many others.
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Hazel Dickens
Hard Hitting Songs for Hard Hit People CD $17
These powerful, poignant and impassioned songs include "Busted", "Aragon Mill" and "They'll Never Keep Us Down".
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Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard
Hazel and Alice CD $17
A classic collection of old time and bluegrass music with strong roots in the coalfields of West Virginia.
The gorgeous mountain harmonies were a strong influence on Emmylou
Harris, the Judds and others, as was their heartfelt mixture of country music
and feminism.
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Lila Downs Border (La Linea) CD $15
Songs inspired by life on the Mexican border that reflect jazz, gospel, and
hip-hop influences. Most in Spanish with English translations.
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Emma's Revolution One: x 1,000,000 = Change CD $15
Pat Humphries and Sandy O sing songs of truth and hope. Includes "If I
Give Your Name", grand prize winner, John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
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Emma's Revolution
Roots, Rock & Revolution CD $15
Pat Humphries and Sandy O. work tirelessly for peace, justice and equality. They write and sing songs about how we can change
our world. Includes new songs by both artists, as well as duo versions of the most anthemic of
Pat's originals from over 2 decades of stellar singing-songwriting - this is
essential music for engaged, concerned citizens everywhere.
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Anne Feeney
Dump The Bosses Off Your Back CD $15
Incredibly diverse
musical styles for fans of left-leaning political music – jump, swing, blues,
punk, corridor, gospel, bluegrass, Dixieland – at least 15 exciting ways to
"Dump the Bosses Off Your Back."
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Anne Feeney
Have You Been to Jail for Justice? CD $16
For Gene Debs
The CD was recorded in Nashville at Silvertone Recording Service under an
American Federation of Musicians Contract. All the musicians are proud members
of Local 1000 and/or Local 257 of the AFM. All songs composed by Anne Feeney ©
(BMI)
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Anne Feeney
If I Can't Dance CD $16
16 songs that are sure to get your toes tapping - all in the joyous revolutionary spirit of Emma Goldman.
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Anne Feeney
Union Maid CD $16
Compilation of 23 union songs including "War on the Workers", "We Just Come to Work Here", "Union Maid",
"Bread and Roses", "Fannie Sellins", and "Which Side Are You On?"
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Judy Gorman
The Rising of Us All CD $15
18 songs of work, peace and justice with passionate, bluesy vocals. These are fierce, beautiful
songs envisioning another world is possible. Represented are songs of Utah Phillips,
Randy Newman, Peggy & Pete Seeger, Leon Rosselson, the Almanac Singers, et al.
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Bev Grant
We Were There: Songs of Women's Labor History CD $15
A blend of original and traditional songs about women's labor history, including the title song and
"Bread and Roses", "Union Maid", "De Colores" and "Harriet Tubman".
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Tish Hinojosa .
Culture Swing CS $10 CD $15
A great CD from this Country, folk, Latina singer-songwriter from San Antonio. Includes the song
"Something in the Rain" dedicated to Cesar Chavez.
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The Best of Tish Hinojosa Live CD $15
With "Something in the Rain" dedicated to Cesas Chavez and "Hand Bones and Blood
(Song for Frida Kahlo)".
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Pat Humphries
Hands CD $15
Named for Humphries' cover of Phil Ochs' unreleased song. Includes No Sweat and We Were There.
We Were There- written by Bev Grant; courtesy of Appleseed
Recordings.
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Ella Jenkins and a Union of Friends Pulling Together CD $17
Labor songs and recitations for children.
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Natalie Merchant
The House Carpenter's Daughter CD $15
A collection of traditional and contemporary folk, including the labor classic,
"Which Side Are You On?"
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Holly Near
And Still We Sing: the Outspoken Collection (2-CD set) $25
This collection of 37 songs (taken mostly from out of print recordings) includes live and studio performances, duets
with Mercedes Sosa, rousing songs with Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie and Ronnie
Gilbert, a passionate vocal collaboration with Rhiannon and Brian Green, a tender
lullaby with Inti Illimani, and anthems like "Singing For Our Lives" and "The
Great Peace March"
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Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert Lifeline Extended (2-CD set) $20
Two powerful women of our time sing Harriet Tubman, Pastures of Plenty, Two Good Arms,
and 20 more songs.
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Holly Near and Ronnie Gilbert
This Train Still Runs CD $17
Includes songs from Ronnie's play about Mother Jones.
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Pam Parker
Bread & Roses CD $15
A wonderful live jazz recording that showcases Pam's expressive and rich vocals as well as her sense of humor.
Includes the labor classic "Bread and Roses".
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Pam Parker
Imagine CD $15
Includes Truck Driving Woman, We Speak Louder than Machines, Congo Square, and, of course, Imagine.
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Dolly Parton Live and Well (2-CD Set) $19
This live two-disc, 23-song collection gives a listener a great overview of
Parton's long career. Includes 9 to 5 and Coat of Many Colors.
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Just Because I'm a Woman: Songs of Dolly Parton CD $19
Allison Krauss kicks it off with a bluegrass version of 9 to 5 and is followed by Melissa Etheridge,
Norah Jones, Joan Osborne, Emmylou Harris, Shania Twain, Me'Shell NdegeOcello and others.
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Rebel Voices Warning! Women at Work CD $15
Beautiful harmonies of Janet Stecher and Susan Lewis.
Hospital Workers - written by Paul McKenna; courtesy of
Reveille Music.
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Malvina Reynolds Ear to the Ground CD $17
23 of her well-known songs including It Isn't Nice, What Have They Done to the Rain, and Little Boxes.
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Lynn Marie Smith
Building the Union Local
CD $15
Lynn Marie Smith, The Motown Diva, offers up her latest CD Building The Union
Local. Eight great songs to some familiar tunes will get your feet
tappin' and your heart pumpin'. The CD includes great tunes like "Money
for Healthcare" and "Marching on Washington"- songs to energize and inspire.
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Lynn Marie Smith
The Motowndiva
CD $15
Great labor parodies by Lynn Marie, Julie McCall and Paul McKenna.
Features "Part-Time Worker".
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Jill Sobule Underdog Victorious CD $19
Great music, tremendous humor and heartbreaking insights--sometimes in the same song.
The title song is an anthemic tribute to losers who become winners.
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Sweet Honey in the Rock
Live at Carnegie Hall CD $15
Extraordinary 5-woman African-American a cappella group sings songs of love and struggle. Includes "Are My Hands Clean?"
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Selections 1976-1988 2-CD set $22
34 of your favorites in one collection.
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The Women Gather CD $16
30th Anniversary Collection of mostly original songs.
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Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir
Front Porch Music CD $16
A cappella women's ensemble sings traditional and contemporary African-American music.
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Wishing Chair and Kara Barnard Dishpan Brigade
CD $16
Roots duo Wishing Chair join bluegrass instrumentalist Kara Barnard in this CD which is largely about
the struggle of working women - including the title song about Mother Jones.
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