Philippines / Paredon "Bangon! Arise!"

Philippines / Paredon "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. 01 Alerta, Katipunan / On the Alert, Katipunan 02 Habilin Ni Bonifacio / In Memory of Bonifacio 03 Ang Bayan Kong Hirant / Ang Bayan Ko / Kung Tuyo Na Ang Luha Mo Aking Bayan 04 Babaing Walang Kibo / Oppressed Women, Unite and Fight! 05 Gumising Ka, Kabataan / Youth, Rise Up! 06 Manggagawa at Magbubukid / Workers and Peasants Arise! 07 Awit Ng Rebolusyonaryo / Song of the Revolutionary 08 Bandilang Pula / Wave the Red Flag 09 Mendiola / Mendiola Street 10 Ang Masa / The Masses (Are the Makers of History 11 Pakikibaka / The Struggle Will Be Victorious 12 Tao Ang Mahalaga / The People Are the Decisive Force 13 Awit Ng Pakikibaka / Song of the Struggle 14 Luksampati / Song of Grief and Courage 15 Pagbabalikwas / Break the Chains! 16 Ang Bagong Hukbong Bayan (Anthem of the New People's Army) 17 Ibagsak Ang Imperyalismong Kano (Down with U.S. Imperialism) 18 Araw Na Lubhang Mapanglaw (Day of Deep Mourning) 19 Internasyonal / The Internationale -