Lupita Infante and her production team stopped by for a fun interview to talk about the production of Lutpita's latest single, Cucurrucucu Paloma, which was made famous by her Grandfather, Iconic actor and singer Pedro Infante in the 1955 Film Classic Escuela de Vagabundos.
Joining Lupita is producers Angelique Calvillo & Sonny, Julian Torres (trumpet)and Christian Ortiz (vihuela).

We spoke about how Lupita and team transformed a classic Mexican song into a hip new arrangement for a new generation.

Travel Tips for Aztlan is heard every Saturday night 10pm-midnight on KPFK 90.7 FM and www.kpfk.org

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Lupita Infante and Team on KPFK 90.7 FM Travel Tips for Aztlan

Here is a clip of Rosa Parks being interviewed by KPFA host Sidney Rogers, several months after she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. For the full record, go here: http://pacificaradioarchives.org/recording/bb0566

BB0566 Rosa Parks interview for KPFA, 1956

The Pacifica Radio Archives had it's 20th National Broadcast and Fundraising Gala on Tuesday November 15, 2022. On this day the PRA showcases some of the recorded treasures in the oldest and most important community radio collection in the world. In this hour we had special guests hosts Maria Elena Fernandez, Professor of Chicano/Chicana Studies at California State University Northridge and Victoria Fernandez, former Pacifica Radio KPFA music host, lead the discussion on Women's Rights. The distinguished guests are:

Naomi Quiñonez is a College Lecturer, CSU East Bay Ethnic Studies Departmentpoet, educator and cultural activist. She is the author of three collections of poetry, Hummingbird Dream/Sueño de Colibri, The Smoking Mirror and The Exiled Moon

Marta López-Garza (Professor) holds a joint position in Gender & Women’s Studies and Chicana/o Studies Departments at California State University, Northridge.

Pacifica Women's Rights Hour

Jessica Median joins host Mark Torres of the award winning program Travel Tips for Aztlan to discuss her newest single Locura. The Track was written by award winning artist Alex Cuba and arranged and produced by Janina Rosado. This is a fantastic throwback vibey track that reminds us of the great musicians and classics of the 50's and 60's.

Travel Tips for Aztlan Saturday Nights 10pm-12midnight KPFK 90.7. FM instagram: @traveltipsforaztlan

KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles Jessica Medina Locura

Generations of Poets represented by Ruben Funkahuatl Guevarra and Matt Sedillo on a new album of poetry GRITO de LOS DOS de LOS.
Ruben Funkahuatl Guevarra is Legend from his days as a musician in ruben and the Jets produced by Frank Zappa, to his work as a producer, poet, playwright and author.. most recently an autobiography called Confessions of a Radical Chicano Doo-Wop Singer

Matt Sedillo is a celebrated poet who has traveled the world reading his poetry. His works include his collection of poems called Mowing Leaves of Grass and has been called "The Best Political Poet In America by best selling author Greg Pallast 

They perform together Cinco de Mayo 2023 8pm Friday May 5 
Beyond Baroque
681 Venice Blvd
Venice CA 90291

Ruben Funkahuatl Guevarra And Matt Sedillo On KPFK 90.7FM

KPFK Los Angeles 90.7 FM host Mark Torres speaks with Putumayo founder Dan Storper about his adventures traveling the World to bring us beautiful music from around the world over the last 30 years.

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30 Year Anniversary With Founder Dan Storper On KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles

Travel Tips for Aztlan host Mark Torres speaks with producer, musician, composer and New Monkey recording studio partner Killah Cortez about his musical development and most recent projects. Also joining us is studio musician and performer Alex Gonzalez who is a longtime drummer for many great projects... including the studio project El Trappo featured in this segment

Killah Cortez & Alex Gonzalez On KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles

Mariachi troubadour Julian Torres visits with Travel Tips for Aztlan host Mark Torres to speak about his journey from Mariachi troubadour to Dodger baseball staple to being discovered by Grammy winning producer Fred Wreck and being signed by Snoop Dog's Death Row Records

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Julian Torres visits KPFK 90.7 FM La Fiesta De Mi Pueblo

Cordoba Spain based Singer Auxi Belmonte joins Travel Tips for Aztlan host Mark Torres and special guest host Beto Hale to speak about her latest EP of songs that showcases her operatic training and soulful singing. The album was recorded at Beto Hales Los Olivos studio.

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Auxi Belmonte visits KPFK 90.7FM to discuss her new album Kairos

Louie Mendez and Paul Kaufman of Los Rock Angels stop by KPFK 90.7 to speak with Travel Tips for Aztlan host Mark Torres about their new Release Hole In My Heart. This groups blends many border sounds with Cajun Zydeco and many other influences to create a fun sound for all audiences.

Travel Tips for Aztlan can be heard every Saturday night 10pm-12midnght on KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles or streaming at KPFK.org

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September 28, 1965 Gypsy Rose Lee was interviewed by Herbert Feinstein for KPFA radio in Berkeley CA. 

THE Gypsy Rose Lee sings line from "Roses Turn"

Tough Front interviewed by KPFK 90.7 FM host Mark Torres on their new EP and Music Video for their single Butterfly Effect. Tough blends many styles of singer-songwriter, punk and alternative in creating their own sound.

Mark Torres is host of the Award Winning LatinXcellent Youth Culture Music show

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2023 Tough Front On KPFK

Los Rock Angels band members Louie Mendez and Rick Reyes join KPFK 90.7FM host Mark Torres to talk about the Celebrity filled roster of artists, musicians and comedians coming together to raise funds for Marcos Loya, an iconic musician and composer who is facing Health and Financial Hardship. 

Marcos Loya is a founding member of Califas, guest performer for Madonna on la Isla Bonita and her Like A Prayer album, and composer for many popular films over the years.

The afternoon is filled with talent including Members of Culture Clash, Paul Rodriguez, Poncho Sanchez, Son Mayor, Trio Los Dados, Trio Del Alma. Rudy Moreno, George Dez band and Los Rock Angel's. many special guests will be attending to show their support for this important fundriaser.

The Marcos Loya Fundraiser
Sunday April 7, 2024 
1pm-6:30pm

Steven's Steak House
5332 Steven's Place
City of Commerce

Tickets on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-marcos-loya-fundraiser-tickets-863149502397?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Interview with host Mark Torres, host Travel Tips for Aztlan
KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles Saturday nights 10pm-midnight

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Marcos Loya Fundraiser Louie Mendes Rick Reyes Cui Cui Rangel

Leroi Jones (Amiri Baraka) reads poetry with Gwendolyn Brooks to celebrate the publication of a collection of poetry put together by Langston Hughes called "New Negro Poets USA". To find out more about the 55,000 recordings going back to 1949 preserved in our collection, go to www.PacificaRadioArchives.org 

Leroi Jones (Amiri Baraka) Black DaDa Nihilismus 1964

Actuality of the Women Take Back the Night march held in Los Angeles on April 19, 1980. Contains a speech by feminist activist Andrea Dworkin (1946-1995), the Los Angeles Women's Chorus and the Great American Yankee Freedom Band of Los Angeles perform, interviews with participants and actualities from the crowd.  http://pacificaradioarchives.org/recording/kz4064?nns=kz4064



Take Back the Night March with a Speech by Andrea Dworkin

The Jazz musician, John Coltrane, discusses his art, the meaning of music in human experience, and his particular spiritual approach. This rare interview was done in November, 1966,  less than a year before his death. Get your copy of the "The Coltrane Legacy" two-disc set for $28.50 from Pacifica Radio Archives, 1-800-735-0230 -It  includes the complete 1966 John Coltrane interview and a 2005 interview with John's wife, Alice Coltrane. OR order ONLINE AT http://pacificaradioarchives.org/recording/pz065901-02 

BC1266 An Interview With John Coltrane By Frank Kofsky

Excerpt from author James Baldwin's talk on the intellectual challenge facing the modern artist.  |THE ARTIST STRUGGLE FOR INTEGRITY. - RECORDED: at the Community Church, New York City. BROADCAST: WBAI, 29 Nov. 1962.  call for copy of full program 1-800-735-0230 - See more at: http://pacificaradioarchives.org/recording/bb3641?nns=bb3641#sthash.H3iE6DEv.dpuf

BB3641 James Baldwin - The Artist's Struggle For Integrity

This rare early interview with actor Dustin Hoffman was conducted by Milton Hoffman (no relation) and produced by KPFA in Berkeley, CA, , April, 13 1971. For a copy call the Pacifica Radio Archives at 1 800 735 0230 or visit http://www.pacificaradioarchives.org 

Dustin Hoffman 1971 Bb3998

1978? Live readings by poet, activist and essayist Audre Lorde (1934 - 1992) from her non-fiction work, The Cancer Journals (Aunt Lute Books, 1980). She starts with personal readings in which she shares her experiences with breast cancer. She warns of the dangers of silence and denial, and how to take action by becoming visible to one another about the issue. She goes on to discuss how the established cancer industry is motivated by profit, and that prevention and alternative therapies are not considered within this environment. She concludes with a reading of her poem, "Need," which is dedicated to Black women who were murdered.
- See more at: http://pacificaradioarchives.org/recording/az0974?nns=az0974#sthash.ANg4Xuat.dpuf

AZ0974 From The Cancer Journals Audre Lorde

This week we present Part 2 of our outstanding 1982 radio program Jimi Hendrix The Radio documentary Part 2

This documentary was produced by some of Pacifica’s finest.. Bari Scott, Craig Street, Don West, and David Henderson.
At the time of this broadcast there was nothing like it in the world. Unique interviews with Hendrix, Noel Redding, Ornette Coleman, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Stevie Wonder, John Lee Hooker, Jimi’s father Al Hendrix, John McLaughlin, and many others. But it also included rare recordings of Jimi’s music that was extremely difficult to find.

The entire 4 part Jimi Hendrix The Radio Documentary will be a central part out the Pacifica Radio Archive's November 17th and 18th 2015 National Broadcast and Fundraiser. Find out how you can help us reach our 160k goal this year by going to www.PacificaRadioArchives.org 

To browse the From The Vault Collection go to www.FromTheVaultRadio.org or to explore our even larger 55,000 program collection go to www.PacificaRadioArchives.org 


FTV 0493 Jimi Hendrix Radio Documentary Part 2

Author Kurt Vonnegut discusses his views about time, good and evil, the end of the world, and reads selections from an upcoming book.|Includes sensitive language. - BROADCAST: WBAI, 8 Nov. 1970. -  to order a copy call the archives at 1 800 735 0230. The archive is a non profit 501 c-3 organization. We accept donations to help restore the oldest and largest collection of public radio programming in the United States. Please give generously. at PacificaRadioArchives.org 

Kurt Vonnegut interview Nov. 8 1970 WBAI

Before the release of his first album, a 20 year old Bob Dylan made his way to Pacifica Radio WBAI 99.5 FM in March of 1962. Host Cynthia Gooding wasn't quite sure what to make of this incredibly young OLD SOUL... Bob Dylan performed one of a kind live versions of some of his favorite Blues and Roots Music tunes. He also performs a few originals for the first time on radio. Here is the complete interview minus the one song soundcloud will not allow us to upload...

To get the ENTIRE recording or our entire Bob Dylan on Pacifica Collection go to www.PacificaRadioArchives.org or call us at 1-800-735-0230

IZ1211 Bob Dylan And Cynthia Gooding March 11, 1962

On this week’s From The Vault, we turn to one of the most important dystopian novels written in modern history. George Orwell’s classic 1949 book, 1984.
The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan in 1975. He was joined by legendary voice over artist June Foray who is widely know for her worked in Disney, Warner brothers animated productions and in particular the voice of Rocky in the rocky and Bulwinkle cartoon. She was also a comedic partner with comic legend Stan Freberg.
This is the best read of this novel that I’ve come across. And I’m happy to present Part 1 of George Orwell’s 1984 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.

for more information go to 

www.FromTheVaultRadio.org
or 
www.PacificaRadioArchives.org

FTV 0539 George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 1 Of 10

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with Part TWO of Pacifica's Original 1975 reading of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four.

We left off as our hero Winston, repressed and agitated remembers a Dream he had of being in close proximity to a man he thought for SURE felt the same way about The Party and Big Brother as he did. 

O’Brian was the man’s name. Winston was certain O'Brian was wise far beyond those that fell in line with The Party demands. In this dream O’Brian passes him and says something to Winston that hints of this wisdom he must pursue further.

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica morning show host Charles Morgan in 1975. He was joined by legendary voice over artist June Foray.

For a copy of this program or the entire 10 part reading, go to www.PacificaRadioARchives.org 
or 
www.FromTheVaultRadio.org


FTV 0540 George Orwell Neneteen Eight-Four   Part 2 of 10

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part 3 of our 10 part dramatic reading.

We left off as our hero Winston is reminiscing about his ex wife. Marriage as in most state sponsored activities was utilitarian , and feeling like love or passion or attraction were discouraged in a partner.

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975.

 Here is part 3 of the 10 part reading of George Orwell’s 1984 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.

www.PacificaRadioArchives.org
www.FromTheVaultRadio.org


FTV 0541 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 3 of 10

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part 4 of our 10 part dramatic reading.

We left off as our hero Winston was recalling a moment in time when he had proof in his hands that the Government Party was rewriting History, news stories, even works of literature so that they fell in line with The Party doctrine.

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975.

 Here is part 4 of the 10 part reading of George Orwell’s 1984 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.

To get a copy of this program, or the entire 10 hour books on audio reading with Charles Morgan and June Foray, go to PacificaRADIOArchives.org or call us in the archives at 1-800-735-0230

FTV 0542 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 4 of 10

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part 5 of our 10 part dramatic reading.
The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975.
 Here is part 5 of the 10 part reading of George Orwell’s 1984 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.
We left off as our hero Winston was taking a huge risk by strolling into a poor section of the urban city which was apparently un-monitored by the Government Party's pervasive surveillance network. Winston was actually entertaining the idea of renting one of these old furnished apartments as an escape from his dreary life.

To find the entire reading.. go to 
www.PacificaRadioArchives.org

FTV 0543 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 5 Of 10

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part SIX of our 10 part dramatic reading.
The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975.
 Here is part 6 of the 10 part reading of George Orwell’s 1984 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.

We left off as our hero Winston and his new friend Julia revealed to each other their disdain for the Government Party and the Oppressive Society it created.

To find the entire reading, go to
www.PacificaRadioArchives.org

FTV 0544 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 6

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part SEVEN of our 10 part dramatic reading.

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975.

We left off as our heroes Winston and Julia have found a sanctuary apartment in the poor old section of the inner city and begin entertaining thoughts and conversation that the Government Party would NEVER allow. This new freedom has them exhilarated. 

This program was produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.

Go to www.FromTheVaultRadio.org
orwww.PacificaRadioArchvies.org

FTV 0545 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four  Part 7 of 10

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975.

 Here is part 8 of the 10 part reading of George Orwell’s 1984 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.

We left off as our heroes Winston and Julia took a HUGE gamble to meet with a Powerful man, OBrien, who they believed was an ally to fight the system they abhor. A conspiratorial government set on staying in power at any cost: Oppressive laws including thought crimes, propaganda news casts, rewriting history and Literature, monitoring a persons every move at work, in public, and at home. Could O' Brien be the person that helps them turn things around...? We find out now.

For more information on the entire series go to
www.PacificaRadioArchives.org
or
www.FromTheVaultRadio.org

FTV 0546 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 8

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part NINE of our 10 part dramatic reading.

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975.

 Here is part 9 of the 10 part reading of George Orwell’s 1984 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.

We left off as our heroes Winston and Julia received a gift from their new Comrade O’Brien. It is the Manifesto of the State’s top Enemy of the State Emmanuel Goldstein. It’s called The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism., but is simply referred to as THE BOOK by the revolutionary group The Brotherhood, that has Goldstein as it’s leader. We begin today’s program as Winston is reading this book at their inner city hideaway apartment.

To find out how to get the entire reading go to
www.PacificaRadioArchives.org
or
call us at The Archives (800) 735-0230

FTV 0547 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 9 of 10

Pacifica Radio has an incredible interview with Leonard Cohen from December 4, 1974.

To find out more about our unique collection of 55,000 recordings, go to www.PacificaRadioArchives.org

Leonard Cohen was born on September 21, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec Canada. He died in Los Angeles on November 10, 2016

He took to writing poetry at an early age. After graduating with a Bachelor of arts degree at McGill University in 1955, he published his first book of poetry called Let Us Compare Mythologies in 1956. He would purchase a home on the Greek island of Hydra where he would write 3 collections of poetry The Favourite Game in 1963 Flowers for Hitler in 1964, and Beautiful Losers in 1966.

Without much financial success Cohen would move to New York to pursue a music career. After performing at a few folk festivals famed Columbia Records exec John Hammond who signed Bob Dylan in 1961 did the same for Leonard.

In quick succession Leonard would produce songs for Leonard Cohen, (1967) Songs For A Room (1969) and Songs of Love and Hate (1970).

He would then tour for the first time throughout Canada, the United States and Europe and continue this touring for three years.

Then in 1974 Cohen would meet an important young musician and producer John Lissauer (Liss-hour) that produced Cohen's landmark record New Skin For the Old Ceremony in 1974.

It is on this tour that Leonard Cohen did an interview with Pacifica Radio WBAI producer Kathleen Kendel on December 4th, 1974.

It should be noted that as Leonard Cohen mentions his friendship with musician Judy Collins, Collins had a show on Pacifica Radio WBAI called simply The Judy Collins show in at least 1965.

Pacifica Historical Moment...!!!
The Leonard Cohen interview as a whole is amazing because of how early it was in his career and how intelligent and compelling the line of questioning was by Kathleen Kendel, but a few things stand out in this interview.

1. 1974 was basically at ground zero in the middle of the second wave of Feminism, and Kathleen Kendel takes the opportunity to engage Leonard Cohen on the possibility of sexism in his song Joan of Arc. The questions stirs Cohen to a thoughtful response.

2. Leonard Cohen reads from an unpublished manuscript which I had to research to find out what it was by searching one line of poetry that I like which goes..."I won't accuse you of ruining your absence."

I discovered that it was a poem called The Unclean Start (an early working version that would be changed before printing) and would be contained in a future book of poetry called Death of a Ladys' Man... and it was published by a boutique publisher in Canada 1978 and in New York and London on Viking/Penguin in 1979..

That means we have Leonard Cohen reading his own poetry from a not yet published manuscript 4 years before publication (5 years before US publication)...!!!

And finally
3. Interviewer Kathleen Kendel prompts Cohen to read an amazing poem Two Went To Sleep from his FIRST book of poetry...!!! Let Us Compare Mythologies (1956)

FTV 0329 Leonard Cohen 1974

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part TEN of our dramatic reading.

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975 and produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti.

We left off as our heroes Winston and Julia were finishing a long read of  the Manifesto of the Government’s top Enemy of the State Emmanuel Goldstein, 

We begin today’s program as Winston wraps up reading for the day at their inner city hideaway apartment.

FTV 0548 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 10

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part ELEVEN of our dramatic reading.

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray was produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti in 1975.


We left off as our heroes Winston and Julia were caught red handed for seditious acts against the government. The old rundown urban apartment safehouse was actually a setup. Both Julia and Winston were taken down to a secret government interrogation torture center. Winston can see horror all around him but he is resolved that he will somehow survive this. And if not him, the next person like him will succeed. Winston has just learned about ROOM 101. The most feared room in the world.

To get a copy of this program,  go to www.PacificaRADIOArchives.org or call us in the archives at 1-800-735-0230

FTV 0549 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 11

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part Thirteen, the conclusion of our dramatic reading.

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti.

We left off as our hero Winston has had to listen to O’Brien go on and on about the reshaping of the world into a “world of fear and and treachery and torment. A world of trampling and being trampled upon. A world that will become not less but MORE merciless as it refines itself. The old civilizations claim that they were founded on Love and Justice. Ours is founded upon hatred. In our world there will be no emotions except fear and rage triumph. Everything else we will destroy. Everything. We have cut the links between child and parent and men and women. " 

We now join Winston and O’Brien for the final battle of wills.

For more information on this program or to browse our entire 55,000 tape collection, go to www.PacficaRadioArchives.org

FTV 0551 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 13 The Conclusion

On this week’s From The Vault, we continue with a reading of George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984 with Part TWELVE of our dramatic reading.

We left off as our hero Winston had been tortured for months, given a steady dose of beatings, electroshock, starvation and psychotropic drugs to wear him down to his very core and strip him of his beliefs.  We haven’t heard from Julia since she was arrested. O’Brien is currently making one of his biggest appeals to Winston to understand the world Big Brother’s Way..

The entire book was read on-air by longtime Pacifica Morning show host Charles Morgan and legendary voice over artist June Foray in 1975 produced for Pacifica Radio by Paul Vangelisti.

For more information on this series or to browse the 55,000 programs in our collection, go to www.PacificaRadioArchives.org

FTV 0550 George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four Part 12

50 years ago this year , one of Pacifica’s most iconic figures, Alan Watts, gave a lecture about the temporal nature of life and about the need for Americans to readjust their priorities in a performance called Zen Bones. 

For More information about this program or the other 55,000 programs in our collection, go to www.PacificaRadioArchives.org

FTV 0564 Alan Watts Zen Bones 1967

On this edition of from the Vault we celebrate the life of Dick Gregory, Comedian, Civil Rights activist and Humanitarian who died today August 19 at the age of 84. The challenge of creating humor out of something as bleak and tragic as racism in America, fell into the hands of a young man from Chicago with an acerbic with and a charismatic presence. Dick Gregory, a longtime Pacifica Radio personality, supporter and board member, became one of the first African American comedians to successfully deal with Race to both White and Black audiences. And he confronted Race and Class head on. 

In this episode you will hear unique Pacifica recordings from 1963 to 1992.

Today we celebrate Dick Gregory who is easily among the great political comedians such as Lenny Bruce, Mort Saul, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Chris Rock just to name a few. 

Special guest commentator is California State Los Angeles History Professor Lamont Yeakey to say a few words about Dick Gregory. 

To find out more about the entire Dick Gregory recordings in the Pacifica Radio Archives got to www.PacificaRadioArchives.org or call us at 1-800-735-0230.

FTV 0571 Dick Gregory 2017

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