KPFA and Pacifica Special Broadcasts.
June Jordan Conversation with June Jordan/Interviewed by Julius Lester Julius Lester speaks with poet and activist June Jordan (introduced as June Meyer, b. July 9, 1936, d.June 14, 2002) about her writing, life, politics and she reads “Solidarity Day, 1968”, “Christ Chicago, 1968”, and “Uhuru in the O.R.” New tape box, no info. Elly Bulkin … Continued
Why Wounded Knee? Why Wounded Knee chronicles the 71-day standoff in 1973 between federal law enforcement and indigenous American Indian tribes at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. Â Why Wounded Knee masterfully weaves actuality, music and interviews together to examine the lives, problems and struggles of Native Americans both on and off the reservation.
The Second Battle of Selma This week on From the Vault, we go back nearly half a century and immerse ourselves in a radio documentary on the confrontation over Civil Rights in Selma, Alabama. The Second Battle of Selma, produced by legendary newsman Dale Minor in 1965 during his time at Pacifica station WBAI, includes … Continued
Molly Ivins: The State of US Politics Molly Ivins (1944-2007), an American newspaper columnist, commentator, and best-selling author, presents a compelling, insightful and humorous lecture on the state of U.S. politics running up to the presidential elections this same year. Her keynote address was for the 48th Annual World Affairs Conference in Boulder, Colorado. She … Continued
Casualties of The War In Vietnam Dr. Martin Luther King gives his speech “The Casualties of the War in Vietnam” to the Nation Institute at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles with introductions by Gifford Phillips, associate publisher of The Nation magazine, and remarks by James J. Storrow, publisher of The Nation magazine, and … Continued
The Battle of Da Nang The Battle Of Da Nang / reported by Dale Minor. – SERIES: Report from Saigon. – Report on cambat in Vietnam. Recieved Armstrong Award, 1967. – RECORDED: in Vietnam. BROADCAST: WBAI, 31 May 1966.
A Six-hour series highlighting the life, career and influence of jazz legend, Miles Davis. HOUR #6-BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MILES DAVIS Hour features NEVER BEFORE BROADCAST out takes from the Columbia record vaults, featuring Miles’1955 band, his 1967 band and an unused take from the Sketches of Spain sessions. We then come into a modern … Continued
A Six-hour series highlighting the life, career and influence of jazz legend, Miles Davis. HOUR #5 — MILES DAVIS-RETIREMENT AND REBIRTH Hour features interview segments with Guitarist Carlos Santana, African saxophonist Fela Kuti, saxophonist Gary Bartz, producer Tommy DiPuma, Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, Miles Davis and many others. Hour begins with Miles creation of … Continued
A Six-hour series highlighting the life, career and influence of jazz legend, Miles Davis. HOUR #4 –THE 60’S ARE ELECTRIC Hour features interviews segments with critic Nat Hentoff, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, drummer Lenny White, keyboardist Joe Zawinul, bassist Dave Holland, percussionist Airto Moreira, Miles Davis and many others. Hour finds Miles at yet another transition … Continued
A Six-hour series highlighting the life, career and influence of jazz legend, Miles Davis. HOUR #3-MIDNIGHT IDOL (1956-60) Hour features interview segments with arranger Quincy Jones, pianists Keith Jarrett and George Duke, singer songwriter Joni Mitchell, drummer Jimmy Cobb, dancer Jeri Gray (wife of saxophonist Wardell Gray), Miles’ ex wife, Frances Taylor Davis, Miles Davis and many others. Hour finds … Continued
