Philippines: Bangon! Arise!

Philippines: Bangon! (Arise!): Songs of the Philippine National Democratic Struggle protests Ferdinand Marcos’ military dictatorship and the role of American imperialism in backing his regime. The idea for an album of revolutionary songs dates from 1971, and recording was about to begin when Marcos declared martial law in 1972. The project moved underground, with rehearsals risky and recording equipment hard to find. Altogether, the album took over four years to complete. Liner notes include a history of Filippino protest movements as well as song lyrics and track notes.

Track Listing

101	Alerta, Katipunan (On the Alert, Katipunan)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	01:17
102	Habilin Ni Bonifacio (In Memory of Bonifacio)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	02:40
103	Ang Bayan Kong Hirant / Ang Bayan Ko / Kung Tuyo Na Ang Luha Mo Aking Bayan (Medley for My Native Land)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	06:31
104	Babaing Walang Kibo (Oppressed Women, Unite and Fight!)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	02:27
105	Gumising Ka, Kabataan (Youth, Rise Up!)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	01:22
106	Manggagawa at Magbubukid (Workers and Peasants Arise!)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	02:52
107	Awit Ng Rebolusyonaryo (Song of the Revolutionary)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	03:07
108	Bandilang Pula (Wave the Red Flag)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	01:26
109	Mendiola (Mendiola Street)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	03:13
201	Ang Masa - The Masses (Are the Makers of History)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	01:33
202	Pakikibaka (The Struggle Will Be Victorious)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	02:41
203	Tao Ang Mahalaga (The People Are the Decisive Force)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	01:47
204	Awit Ng Pakikibaka (Song of the Struggle)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	02:08
205	Luksampati (Song of Grief and Courage)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	03:13
206	Pagbabalikwas (Break the Chains!)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	02:24
207	Ang Bagong Hukbong Bayan (Anthem of the New People's Army)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	02:28
208	Ibagsak Ang Imperyalismong Kano (Down with U.S. Imperialism)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	01:51
209	Araw Na Lubhang Mapanglaw (Day of Deep Mourning)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	03:01
210	Internasyonal (The Internationale)	Philippines National Democratic Struggle musicians	02:27