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Songs of Struggle and Hope by Agustín Lira

Agustín Lira and Alma
Songs of Struggle and Hope by Agustín Lira A powerhouse of the farmworker and Chicano civil rights movements, social activist Agustín Lira spun out songs that fueled the pioneering political theater group Teatro Campesino. From the United Farmworkers grape strike in 1965 through the next half-century of his original music with a message, Lira tenaciously tells the truth as he sees it. On Songs of Struggle and Hope, he and his trio Alma treat us to signature songs of La Causa as well as to new creations that speak of homelessness, child obesity, personal loss, and hope for the future. 61 minutes, 40-pages of bilingual notes and photos.

Track Listing

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Quihubo, Raza (What’s Happening, People) Agustín Lira and Alma 03:57
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El inmigrante (The Immigrant) Agustín Lira and Alma 05:03
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Juan Cortina Agustín Lira and Alma 03:40
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Alma (Soul/Spirit) Agustín Lira and Alma 03:28
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Gregorio Cortez Agustín Lira and Alma 03:11
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Summer Winds (Vientos de verano) Agustín Lira and Alma 04:20
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Los zapatistas (The Zapatistas) Agustín Lira and Alma 03:53
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The Leaf (La hoja) Agustín Lira and Alma 04:43
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If You’re Homeless (Si eres desamparado) Agustín Lira and Alma 03:03
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El indio (The Indian) Agustín Lira and Alma 03:21
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Taps for Coke (Toque de queda para Coca) Agustín Lira and Alma 04:03
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She Won’t be There (Ella no estará allí) Agustín Lira and Alma 04:11
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I Have Been Here Forever (Yo he estado aquí por siempre) Agustín Lira and Alma 03:38
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The Old Man (El viejo) Agustín Lira and Alma 04:38
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Ser como el aire libre (Be Free Like the Wind) Agustín Lira and Alma 02:44
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When I Die (Cuando yo me muero) Agustín Lira and Alma 03:15