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Solidarity! Postulat 22: Songs from the New Polish Labour Movement

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Solidarity! Postulat 22: Songs from the New Polish Labour Movement

In 1980, Lech Walesa began the trade union movement Solidarity, which played a major role in the demise of the communist system in Poland and elsewhere in Eastern Europe. Solidarity! – Postulat 22: Songs from the New Polish Labour Movement is a collection of songs, poems, letters, and a speech that took place during a Solidarity–led strike. The powerful texts tell of food shortages (“Colorful Market”), criticize the disparity between classes (“Brand New Suit”), and call for social change and freedom. Liner notes include historical background for each song and lyrics in Polish and English.

Track Listing

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Polish singers and guitarist
01:03
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102
Polish singer and guitarist
03:39
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103
Polish choir
02:44
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104
Polish singers and guitarist
01:04
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105
Polish singers and guitarist
01:25
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106
Polish singer and guitarist
02:11
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107
Polish singer and guitarist
03:10
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108
Polish singer and musicians
02:40
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201
Polish singers with guitar and banjo
01:42
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202
Polish speaker
00:47
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203
Polish singer and guitarist
01:38
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204
Polish singer and guitarist
01:17
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205
Polish singer and guitarist
03:11
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206
Polish singer and guitarist
01:25
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207
Polish speaker
00:36
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208
Polish singer and guitarist
01:32
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209
A group of Polish singers
01:35
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210
Polish singers and guitarist
02:18
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211
Polish singers
00:46