Blacks and the US: a History of Resistance
The United States has been in constant conflict with its Black population, which has been the greatest source of its wealth, said Dr. Gerald Horne, the prolific author who teaches African American Studies and history at the University of Houston. Enslaved and free African Americans often “collaborated with the real and imagined enemies” of the United States, to undermine the nation’s systems of oppression. “So, this was a troublesome property,” that consistently resists its subordination by a hostile government.
Maroons Sought Freedom on Ocean Currents
Justin Dunnavant, a post- doctoral scholar who has researched maroon cultures in the Caribbean, Central America and African, said “there is a Black history that occurs on the ocean – its’ not just land-based.” Dunnavant authored a recent article titled, “Have Confidence in the Sea: Maritime Maroons and Fugitive Geographies.” Escaped enslaved people found opportunities on the high seas, as well as in the mountains and swamps. 
Criminal Neglect of Mumia’s Health
Supporters of Mumia Abu Jamal, the nation’s best known political prisoner, held a press conference last Thursday demanding medical treatment for his damaged arteries, yet Pennsylvania prison officials refused to even confirm that heart surgery was scheduled. Abu Jamal will mark his 67th birthday on April 24. Dr. Ricardo Alvarez, Abu Jamal’s longtime physician,  noted that “in some states, close to 20 percent” of the prison population are elderly.
Black Agenda Radio on the Progressive Radio Network is hosted by Margaret Kimberley and Glen Ford. A new edition of the program airs every Monday at 11:am ET on PRN. Length: one hour.

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Track List:
“Xmas Jollies 2017”

1.  Nicky Russell, Oliver Christopher, Reuben LaMotta, 	“Guava Berry,” 1985
2.  The Kinks (introduced by DMX), “Father Christmas,” 1977
3.  Evan Johns And His H-Bombs, “Mule-Size Yuletide,” 1990
4.  Mavis Staples, “Every Step,” 2013
5.  Erran Baron Cohen featuring Yasmin Levy, “Ocho 										Kandalikas,” 2008
6.  Ismael Rivera, “Bomba de Navidad,”1975
7.  Kurtis Blow, “KB Christmas Delight,” 2016
8.  Anthony Hamilton, “Spend Christmas With You,” 2014
9.  Amanda Duncan, “The Cookie Song,” 2011
10. Megan Barnes, “I Wanna Kiss You This Christmas,” 2000
11. The Prissteens, “Christmas Is a Time for Giving,” mid-90s
12. Wally Gonzales, “Christmas Polka,” 1996 
13. Neville Willoughby, “Christmas J.A.,” 1972
14. Ying Yang Twins, “Ho Ho Ho (Dirty Christmas),” 2016
15. Michael Scott, “A woman Santa!?  Where does it stop?” 2009
16. Louis Prima & His New Orleans Gang, “What Will Santa 			Claus Say (When He Finds Everybody Swingin’)?” 1936
17. Mabel Scott, “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus,” 1948 
18. The Persuasions, “You’re All I Want for Christmas,” 1997
19. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, “Joy to the World,” 1991
20. Marvin Rainwater, “Get Off the Stool,” 1956 
21. Hugh & the New Coventry Carolers, “Kosher for 										Christmas,” 1993
22. The Youngsters, “Christmas in Jail,” 1956
23. Chuck Berry, “Merry Christmas Baby,” 1958
24. Cyrus Chestnut, “Jesus Loves Me,” 1996
25. Cyrus Chestnut & Friends, “Skating,” 2000
26. Sonny Stitt, “The Christmas Song”
27.  Fats Domino, “I Told Santa Claus,” 1993
28.  Christmas Greetings from Doctor Dre & T. Reid, 
						the Two Blind Mics, 
29. Rufus Harley, “Auld Lang Syne,” 1998
30. Bonus Track (for Sara):  Lee Dorsey, “Can I Be the One,” 1978 

Sound Engineering:  Jacob Burckhardt
Original Cover Illustration by Charles Kerins for Catholic boy 									magazine, January 1962  
Cover Design:  Ruthie Adler

Thanks:  Rick and Katy Adler, Sam Adler, Al Aitchison, Harry Allen, Otto Barz, Bob Bell, Catherine Boyle, Steve Brede, Art Chantry, David Corio, Candice Crossley, Andy Derousseau, Jim Eigo, David Fenton, Dennis Flannigan, Freddy Fresh, Bob George and Fred Patterson of the Archive of Contemporary Music, Steve Gold, Michael Gonzales, David Gonzalez, Will Johnson, Jon Kalish, Malcolm Kenton, Mitchell Kezin, Arthur Levy, Amy Linden, Roberta Magrini, Stephen Masullo, Phil Michelson, David Moulton, Ernie Paniccioli, Ryan Parker, Jeff, Selzer, Katie Selzer, Robert Slater, Ben Socolov, Chris Soileau, Christine Stelly, Noah Uman, Guy Walker, Dale Wiese

Extra Special Thanks, as ever, to Sara Moulton.

Bill Adler's Xmas Jollies 2017

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Xmas Jollies 2018

1. Paul Tripp, "I've Got a Date With Santa," 1965
2. Brian Kurtz, "White Christmas" 2003
3. Aretha Franklin, "Blue Holiday," 1962 (Introduced by Kurtis Blow 1979)
4. Lou Rawls, "Christmas Is," 1967
5. Mari Jones with Johnny Moore's 3 Blazers, "Merry Christmas Baby," 1952
6. Big John Greer, "Wait Till After Christmas," 1954
7. Herb Geller, "Sleigh Ride," 1954
8. Rikarena, "Fuego Con To'," 2000
9. Fab 5, "Welcome Home," 1990
10. Rudy Ray Moore with a message to Rudolf
11. Artists Unknown, "The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives," 1933
12. Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra, "Santa's Super Sonic Sleigh," 1979
13. Jimmy Donley, "Santa! Don't Pass Me By," 1962
14. Denise LaSalle, "Santa Claus Got the Christmas Blues," 1985
15. Mighty Terror, "Santa Clause Don't Have No Wife"
16. John L, "Green Christmas," 1970
17. Robert Parker, "A Letter to Santa," 1966
18. The Sensational Nightingales, "Mother Mary and Joseph," 1974
19. Elton Britt, "The Skater's Yodel," 1954
20. Tex Ritter, "Merry Christmas Polka," 1948
21. Allen Toussaint, "Silent Night," 1997
22. Marty Lee Hoenes w/ Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, "Silent Night," 2010
23. Kristi Johnston, "Is this Gonna Last?" 2000
24. Terry Allen with Guy Clark, "X-mas on the Isthmus," 1999
25. Bonus track (for America): Kimmie Rhodes, "Big Ol' Train," 2000

Produced by: Bill Adler
Sound Engineering: Jacob Burckhardt
Original Cover Illustration by Kunihisa Fujiwara for "Dancehall Christmas," Tachyon Records, 1988
Cover Design: Michael Uman

Thanks: Katy Adler, Sam Adler, Harry Allen, Fabiola Alondra, Bob Bell, Haley Brawner, David Corio, Candice Crossley, Dalton Delan, Michael Deming, Bob Derleth, Harry Duncan, Jim Eigo, D.X. Ferris, Henry Finder, Dennis Flannigan, Justin Foster, Bob George, Gary Kenton and Laura Linder, Josh Kross, Sue Kwon, Amy Linden, Lisa Lorey, Marie-Claude Lortie, Maggie Lovric, Miro Lovric and Abby Moulton, Betsey Meyer, Phil Michelson, Peter Moulton, Kate Murphy, Peter Murphy and Jeff Kaiser, Don Palmer, Terrell Robinson, Jeff Selzer, Christine Stelly, Stereo Jack, Maddi Tarr, Noah Uman, Guy Walker, Dale Wiese

Extra Special Thanks, as ever, to Sara Moulton

2018 Xmas Jollies

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