March 20, 2011

Broadcast Date: 
Mar 20 2011

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Factory fire with Lucy Oakley and Marci Reaven; plus a conversation with activist and folk singer Si Kahn.

Episode segments
  • Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirt Waist Fire
    Labor, New York Politics

    Contributor Nan Rubin talks with Lucy Oakley, Head of Education and Programs, The Grey Art Gallery, NYU and with Marci Reaven, Managing Director of City Lore and Director of Place Matters.

    Si Kahn has worked for 45 years as a civil rights, labor and community organizer and musician
    Jenny Romaine

    For Information on the many events marking the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirt Waist Factory Fire click here.  For information about the exhibit at NYU's Grey Art Gallery, click here.

    Following is a list of the music played on today's show:  The Obama beats were created by Lee Free Frisari.

    Song:                                     Artist:                            Album:

    Ballad of the Triangle Fire Adrienne Cooper  In Love And Struggle:The                                                                                        Musical Struggle of the Jewish                                                                                Labor Bund

    In Kamf                             The Klezmatics     Jews With Horns 

    United Front Song        Maria Farantouri        Farantouri Sings Berthold Brecht

    Which Side Are You On    Rebel Diaz            Otro Guerriliero Mixtape Vol. II

    Washington Square          Si Kahn                 Courage

    Seven and a Half Cents   Cast of The Pajama Game  The Pajama Game

    Utzu Eitza                           Paul Zim             Purim Singalong

    What if the Tea Party Was

         Black?                           Jasiri x                Bandcamp