Synopsis
Singer-songwriter and activist Holly Near discusses her work for fighting for social justice through outlets such as her music. Near a prominent proponent for the LGBTQ community has streamlined her work using folk and protest-inspired songs. Near has been awarded multiple honors from organizations such as the ACLU and the National Organization for Women for her work for social change.
Details
Broadcast Date
Aug. 20, 1990
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.
Duration
42 minutes, 44 seconds
Digital Format
WAV
Ownership
The Chicago History Museum
Language
English
Tags
Radio programs. Near, Holly--Interviews Near, Holly. Fire in the Rain--singer in the storm. Near, Holly. Singers--Biography.--United States Women singers--United States--20th century--Interviews Women lyricists--United States--20th century Women lyricists Sosa, Mercedes & Near, Holly. They Dance Alone Near, Holly. Imagine My Surprise Near, Holly. Don't You Worry Sosa, Mercedes & Near, Holly. Still We Sing Near, Holly. Singer in the Storm Mykava, Miriam Fight for equal rights Rule of thumb Lesbian icon Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977. Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976. Lewis, Joe, 1939-2008 Continuity Protest movements--Songs and music William Morrow & Company Royal Albert Hall (London, England)--Performances Royal Albert Hall (London, England) People's Church of Chicago--Illinois--Chicago National Theater of the Deaf Dictatorship--Latin America Jara, Joan Jara, Victor, 1932-1973 Stonewall Riots, New York, N.Y., 1969 Stonewall Inn, New York, N.Y., 1969 After Stonewall (Film) Near, Holly. Fire in the Rain: Singer in the Storm Olivia Records Chameleon Records Redwood Records Paul Robeson and the Weavers Sumac, Yma Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970 Hair (Musical) Jackson State College Shootings, Jackson, Mississippi, 1970. Anti-war road show Anti-war protests Anti-war--Vietnam War and Racism War in Indochina Anti-activism war War, activism Near, Holly, 1939--activist Sutherland, Donald, 1935--activist Fonda, Jane, 1937--activist Fonda, Jane, 1937- (FTA) Free the Army Tour Piaf, Edith, 1915-1963 Seeger, Pete, 1919-2004. Weavers (Musical group) Subic Bay (Philippines) Cross cultural imperialism Imperialism--Cross-cultural studies Women's rights--United States--Songs and music Women's music--United States Women's music--History and criticism Women's music festivals--United States--History Women's music festivals--United States Women's music festivals Women's music MacDermot, Galt. Let the sunshine in MacDermot, Galt. Hair. Selections MacDermot, Galt. Hair. G.I. Movement Sosa, Mercedes, 1939-2009--Political and social views Sosa, Mercedes, 1939-2009 Sosa, Mercedes,1939-2009--Performances Sting (Musician). They Dance Alone Sexuality--moral and ethical aspects Sexuality--Moral judgement Christensen, Meg Adam, Margie, 1947- Williamson, Cris, 1947- Dishonesty--moral and ethical aspects Abuse--moral and ethical aspects Violence--moral and ethical aspects Social change and music Equal rights Gender discrimination-- United States Gender discrimination Reynolds, Malvina. We Don't Need the Men Reynolds, Malvina. Songs. Selections Reynolds, Malvina, 1900-1978 Women in a changing society Women in culture and society American Sign Language--Accessibility American Sign Language--Usage American Sign Language--Songs and music American Sign Language ASL (Sign language) Sex--Moral and ethical aspects Sex--History Sex--History--1960s Sex--History--United States Sex discrimination in society Societal views on sex Sex and society--views Sex and society Culture--Cross cultural studies Music and feminism Feminism--songs and music Feminism and music--United States--History Feminism and music--United States Feminism and music Deaf culture--United States Deaf culture--Public opinion Deaf culture Gay and Lesbian Press Association Gay and lesbian studies--Vietnam Coming out (Sexual orientation)--United States Coming out (Sexual identity) Coming out (Sexual orientation) Women--Identity--Cross cultural studies Cultural identity Separatism, Black Black separatism Male separatism--United States Separatism, male Sex discrimination against women--United States Sex discrimination against women--United States--History Near, Holly--Life Near, Holly--Family Cross-culture relationship Lesbian separatism--United States Separatism, Lesbian Lesbian separatism Lesbian community--United States--History Lesbian culture--United States--History Lesbian artists--History Lesbian feminism--United States--History Lesbian feminism--History Peace movement Peace movement in America Universal peace Universal Peace Mission Movement Buildings--Earthquake effects--California Earthquake damage--California--Oakland Music and morals Art and morals (Managua, Nicaragua)--History (Managua, Nicaragua)--Social life and customs (Managua, Nicaragua) Cueca (Dance)--History Cueca (Dance) Franklin, Aretha Near, HOlly