Poland: Music Against Racism

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Subject: Poland: Music Against Racism

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Original sender: Rafal Pankowski <[email protected]>

Poland: Music Against Racism


The rise of nazi music in Poland in the 1990s and the numerous acts of
violence committed by nazi-skinheads were the reasons for the campaign
'Music Against Racism' which was launched by the 'Never Again'
Association in 1997. It has been supported by top rock artists in the
country, including Kazik, Kult, Big Cyc, T.Love and many others. In
November 1997 a compilation record was released in co-operation with
an independent music label, QQRYQ Productions, featuring songs with an
anti-racist message. The record was met with enthusiastic reviews and
it was voted one of the main musical events of the year 1997 by
readers of 'Brum', a popular music monthly. Concerts under the title
'Music Against Racism' have been organised, too, and the campaign logo
has been put on record sleeves by many artists. Another anti-racist
compilation record "One Race Human Race", featuring both Polish and
foreign artists (including Chumbawamba and Zion Train) was released in
December 1998. It contains some really excellent tracks from Poland's
best artists. Profits go towards anti-fascist activity. Hopefully, the
success of 'Music Against Racism' indicates that the nazis stand
little chance of winning over the hearts and ears of young Poles. For
more info, contact: [email protected]

Rafal Pankowski - 'Nigdy Wiecej' ('Never Again') magazine
 
Rafal Pankowski
Stowarzyszenie 'Nigdy Wiecej'/'Never Again' Association
PO Box 6
03-700 Warszawa 4
Poland
http://www.zigzag.pl/rafalpan

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