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Song of the Week – 12-22-09 – Them That Do Nothing by Field Music

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itunes_iconBuy Field Music on iTunes. Watch the video on YouTube. Them That Do Nothing by Field Music. www.field-music.co.uk. From the Album Field Music (Measure) released February 2010. Directed by Gavin Wood. www.telewood.net The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned. Apple iTunes : : Support Get Galvanized, Visit our Sponsor page.

Women of Zimbabwe Arise Awarded Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

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President Obama presents the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award to the 2009 winners Magadonga Mahlangu and her organization Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on November 23. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award was established 24 years ago to shine a bright light on injustice and those who are fighting it. Obama spoke of how the award is based on Robert ("Bobby") Kennedy's "belief that in this world, there is right and there is wrong and it is our job to build our laws and our lives around recognizing the difference. " Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) began operating in 2003 and is dedicated to empowering women to speak out on issues that impact their families and their country such as hunger, public health, rape, domestic violence and poverty. "WOZA's guiding principle is tough love. The idea that political leaders in Zimbabwe could use a little discipline. And who better to provide that than the nation's mothers," Obama said. Over the past 7 years, WOZA has staged more than 100 protests. They have been gassed, abducted, threatened with guns and badly beaten but continue their work. Magadonga Mahlangu has been arrested 30 times and jailed numerous times. She has been beaten badly by police yet she continues to fight. "When asked how they can endure so much violence and what keeps them going in the face of such overwhelming odds, the women of WOZA reply simply, 'each other.' That may be Magadonga's greatest achievement. She has given the women of Zimbabwe each other...She's given them a voice they can only have collectively said Obama." "By her example Magadonga has shown the women of WOZA and the people of Zimbabwe that they can undermine their oppressors power with their own power. They can zap a dictators strength with their own."

Disturbing the Universe Opened in 7 U.S. Cities

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emilysarahkunstlernuartWilliam Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe has opened in 7 cities, and will open in 13 more in the coming weeks and months. The film chronicles the life story of late radical civil rights lawyer, William Kuntsler. Produced and directed by Kuntsler's daughters Emily and Sarah, this powerful film recounts the historic causes that Kunstler fought for and reveals a man who risked public outrage and the safety of his family so that justice could serve all. The film will open at the Cable Car Cinema, in Providence, RI on Friday, November 27th and has been extended for the third week in a row at Cinema Village in New York City. To see if your city has been added to the list, visit disturbingtheuniverse.com Sarah Kuntsler and Emily Kuntsler recently returned home from openings in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Berkeley. Here are links to some of the reveiws: LA Times Review LA Times Feature SF Chronicle Feature SF Examiner Review Seattle Times See the trailer here

William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe Opens at Nu Art Theatre

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If you like a story about going against the odds and fighting for justice, you might enjoy William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe. The film opened today at the Nu Art in Los Angeles. Gary Goldstein of the LA Times calls it a "superior documentary" with "terrific archival footage from a range of seminal civil rights events." Filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kuntsler explore the life of their father, the late radical civil rights lawyer. In the 1960s and 70s, William Kuntsler fought for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr. and represented the famed "Chicago 8" activists who protested the Vietnam War. When the inmates took over Attica prison, or when the American Indian Movement stood up to the federal government at Wounded Knee, they asked Kunstler to be their lawyer. To his daughters, it seemed that he was at the center of everything important that had ever happened. But when they were growing up, Kunstler represented some of the most reviled members of society, including rapists and assassins. This powerful film not only recounts the historic causes that Kunstler fought for; it also reveals a man that even his own daughters did not always understand, a man who risked public outrage and the safety of his family so that justice could serve all. Visit www.disturbingtheuniverse.com for details.

White House Concert Showcases Diverse Musical Talent

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First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a workshop and concert with classical musicians, young and old, as part of the White House Music Series on November 4, 2009. The audience consisted of what First Lady Michelle Obama referred to as "classical music superstars of tomorrow" in her opening speech. She spoke about how "The White House is the people's house. It's a place that's steeped in history but also a place where we like to start new traditions and to bring people together in different ways because nothing mixes old and new quite like classical music." She commended the musicians on their dedication to achieve musical excellence and said, "It's through that struggle that you find what you truly have to offer to your instrument or to anything in life". "You'll learn that if you believe in yourself and put in your best effort, that there's nothing that you can't achieve. And those aren't just lessons about music. These are really lessons about life" she said. The concert featured Sharon Isbin on guitar, Awadagin Pratt on piano, Alisa Weilerstein on cello and Joshua Bell on violin. These musicians are considered the best in the world and have been playing their instruments since childhood. This hour-long concert featured an eclectic mix of musicians and music lovers. The attendees were young and old, male and femail and ranged a wide spectrum of ethnic diversity yet they were united by a common love: music. Each of the musicians is clearly passionate about and connected to their music and their enthusiasm shines through during their performances. You simply don't want to miss Alisa Weilerstein on cello at 40:55. She truly embodies what it means to be in the moment of creativity.

New Release by Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine

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Jello Biafra - The Audacity of HypeJello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine will release their new album "The Audacity of Hype" on October 20th through Alternative Tentacles. itunes_iconNow Available on iTunes They will play live at the El Rey Theater on Sunday October 25th. Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School of Medicine features members of the Dead Kennedy's, Faith No More and Butthole Surfers.

Music to Soar Like a Superhero

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steviewondersongslifeOkay, maybe this only applies if you're over 40 but the truth is, when I hear funk and soul from the 70's I feel like a superhero. I think afros and bell bottoms, I think bangs and wings in your hair. I think platforms, Elton John and Wonder Woman. I especially think dancing...you know, like Soul Train or something. I looked forward to Soul Train every Saturday morning. How about you? wonderwomanIf so, you'll probably like the Stevie Wonder channel I created on Pandora.com. Come check it out if you want to groove 70's style. Pandora makes for great background music while you're working. There are very few commercials and the sounds are exactly what you want them to be. Here's a video from YouTube with a little Soul Train action. I used to try and steal these moves when I was 10. *************************************************** If you like smart, witty talk radio for people who aren't afraid to be their own authentic selves, check out The Sheri and Erin Show on Blog Talk Radio. Apple iTunes

Michael Moore’s ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ Opens Nationwide October 2

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On Michael Moore.com, Moore writes: "What you are about to see in "Capitalism" is going to stun you. It's going to make some of you angry and I believe it's going to give most of you a new sense of hope that we are going to turn the sick and twisted mess made by the last president around." Visit moviephone.com for showtimes and to purchase tickets.